The driveway is one of the most noticeable parts of your home from the street, and the first thing many people will see as they approach your house. Common types of materials used for driveways are asphalt and concrete, and the video embedded shows a complete installation of an asphalt driveway.
Asphalt contractors have spent years perfecting the art of driveway laying and using new innovations to make the job easier and faster. The asphalt contractor crew in the video uses many different tools to help them complete their projects.
The old driveway must be torn up before the new driveway can be installed. This task is a very difficult one if done entirely by hand, so many crew will opt to use a skid steer to pull up the asphalt and haul away the debris.
Once the old driveway is gone, the newly exposed surface needs to be leveled. The crew will use gravel to fill in holes and ensure it is flat. They even bring out a compactor to make everything even.
Finally, the asphalt contractors bring in the hot asphalt to be laid into the existing spot. This material needs to be heated so it's easier to manipulate and form into the shape of a driveway. The asphalt is then cooled using a hose and water so the shape will hold moving forward.
