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Driveway

Referring to any path or road that allows vehicle access to a private home or building.

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Casting

Construction; Driveway

Pouring a liquid material, or slurry, like concrete, into a mould to form a physical form it will take on as it solidifies.

Bituminous pavement

Construction; Driveway

Bituminous pavements are made with by-products of petroleum, such as asphalt. Weather and seasonal changes can cause roadways and the earth below them to rise or fall slightly. As these natural ...

Cold planning

Construction; Driveway

Typically removes 1" to 4" of surface asphalt or 1" – 2" of concrete allowing for the application of a thin overlay or wearing surface which preserves ancillary structures (e.g. curb and gutter) but ...

Coal tar emulsion

Construction; Driveway

A pavement sealer consisting of coal tar, water, emulsifiers, and filler designed to protect and beautify asphalt pavement. Coal tar also provides oil and gasoline resistance.

Coal tar

Construction; Driveway

Coal tar is a common ingredient used in the production of pavement sealer due to chemical and UV resistance properties.

Grading

Construction; Driveway

The surfacing or levelling of the ground or pitching for drainage.

Elasticity

Construction; Driveway

The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched.

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