How Asphalt Is Made
How Asphalt Is Made
Many homeowners and commercial property owners have asphalt driveways or parking lots. If you are looking to renew your driveway or parking area, you may be wondering if this is still the way to go. There are a lot of good things about it, and some of those benefits lie in how it is made. Here is how liquid asphalt is made for these purposes.
First, it is important to understand that asphalt is made from petroleum products. The crude oil or petroleum is distilled to separate it into several byproducts, one of which is asphalt. It is actually a naturally occurring substance. But in this pure form, it cannot be used for paving.