Research, testing and education have brought many changes to the asphalt
maintenance industry. Asphalt Restoration Technology has been
rejuvenating Florida since 1993 and is your source for quality performance
rejuvenation and preservation.
We at AR Tech will help you to protect your property investment and save on
frequent repairs and breakdown of your asphalt with Pavement Dressing
Conditioner (PDC).
Rejuvenation is the choice of property owners, maintenance engineers and
association managers that have compared the performance where the rubber meets
the road! Unlike traditional sealcoats which merely coat the surface and do
nothing to repair or protect the pavement, PDC literally penetrates the asphalt
to chemically rejuvenate, revitalize and protect the asphalt by replacing the
tars and oils lost due to oxidation. Not only does PDC beautify your property
with an even black finish, but also extends the life of your pavement by 3 to 5
years with each application.
Surface color fades to gray as a result of oxidation and surface
oils begin to evaporate.
Fine line cracking occurs along with loss of “fines” (minute
crushing material). The surface becomes brittle.
Deterioration accelerates with extended cracking, increasing
brittleness and viscosity while reducing flexibility. Contaminates penetrate
through crack, further hastening deterioration from below the surface.
The graph above illustrates the need for routine maintenance to
avoid accelerated degeneration after the first six years of use. Every year
that surface maintenance is withheld increases the cost of major repairs.
Fluid spills such as motor oil, gasoline and hydraulic fluids are
like products to your asphalt and are able to penetrate the surface and destroy
the asphalt binders. If left untreated, the aggregate will ravel leaving the
spill location soft and unstable to the point that you can penetrate the
surface with a knife. By applying PDC, these areas will stabilize and will stop
the deterioration.
The above photograph demonstrates how effectively PDC seals
asphalt surfaces. The sample on the right was protected by PDC; the sample on
the left was unprotected. Both samples were immersed in fuel for 24 hours, and
then compared for damage. The unprotected sample was visibly damaged, but the
PDC protected sample was relatively untouched.