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Pavement milling is the process of removing and crushing an existing layer of pavement, and there are many benefits and practical uses that come along with it. It's not just an essential aspect of repaving; it also saves money and contributes to greener methods of construction. Grey-Ruso Construction of College Point, NY, is a top paving contractor serving all five boroughs of New York, and they have plenty of experience with milling services. For a better idea of the benefits involved, here's a closer look at how the process works. 

How Does It Work?

The key to proper pavement milling is the unique cold planer equipment. This large machine rolls down the street with a spiked, rotating drum at its rear. The spikes dig in deep, tear up the asphalt, and move the material toward the center of the drum. Water helps control the heat and reduce dust particles, and conveyor belts take the milled materials to trucks for transportation.  

What Are the Benefits?

millingMilling is a practical way to remove the top asphalt layer without compromising the sub-base below. The reasons for doing so are myriad; it can pave the way for a general parking lot resurfacing job or be used to remove asphalt pavement in serious disrepair. Either way, pavement milling results in a relatively smooth surface that saves money on full reconstruction. 

It's not all about saving money, though. Milling also benefits the environment. Thanks to the way the cold planer gathers and transfers old asphalt, this is an efficient way to recycle old road and lot surfaces for future use. The reclaimed asphalt will be transported back to plants, where it will be ground and mixed in with other aggregate materials. The cycle starts anew as this aggregate makes its way into new pavement projects. 

Beyond full replacement, pavement milling may also be used to create more even surfaces. The possibilities are vast, and Grey-Ruso Construction is your family-owned and -operated source for this and other innovative practices. Like them on Facebook for updates, and call (718) 358-1836 to schedule your free estimate today.

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