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How to Keep Hot-Mix Patches Workable All Day When the Plant Is Miles Away

September 7, 2026 Jackson Palmer Comments Off

When the asphalt plant is miles away, hot-mix patches fail from cooling—not from a lack of holes. Here’s how hot boxes, reheat limits, and crew timing keep mix workable all day. […]

Warm Mix Asphalt vs. Hot Mix: When Should Contractors Make the Switch?

July 7, 2026 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off

View the complete article here. For decades, hot mix asphalt (HMA) has been the standard for road construction and pavement rehabilitation. In recent years, however, warm mix asphalt (WMA) has gained significant traction. While both […]

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September 7, 2026 Comments Off on Open Drum vs Depth-Control Mulchers: Matching a Skid-Steer Head to Brush, Ground Engagement, and Finish