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My dog
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How long after a new driveway is dug out before the asphalt can be poured?

A friend has had her driveway dug out for a month and the contractor said they are waiting for it to settle before they pave.

Is that truth or fiction from the contractor?


~Jean~ in garden zone 6b
 
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Your question made me curious. I found this article:
http://www.familyhandyman.com/...lt-driveway/View-All

According to them, after soil is mechanically compacted it should sit about a week.
 
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Originally posted by metwo:
Your question made me curious. I found this article:
http://www.familyhandyman.com/...lt-driveway/View-All

Thank you Metwo!
According to them, after soil is mechanically compacted it should sit about a week.


~Jean~ in garden zone 6b
 
Posts: 5663 | Location: WV... no jokes please, I've heard them all, trust me. | Registered: Oct 28, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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hhhmmmmmmm, IF that were the case, building hgwys would take a lot longer,,, after proper compaction, its rdy to pave


if you hear it from an apron/vest store guy, be VERY skeptical
 
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