During a reroof, old asphalt shingles are removed, and new underlayment and shingles are installed. But what happens to the old shingles? Traditionally, they end up in a landfill, but shingle ...

A report from the Federal Highway Administration shows that 80 percent of the asphalt pavement that's removed each year during widening and resurfacing projects is reused. That is substantially higher ...

Do you know which is the most commonly used type of roofing shingle? If you said "asphalt," you are correct; these shingles are used for about 80 percent of roofs in the US today. Despite this figure, ...

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Key opportunities in the recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) market stem from the increasing focus on sustainable infrastructure and cost-effective road maintenance, driven by rising asphalt costs and ...

Known in the United States as asphalt, bitumen is the most recycled material on Earth. Prized for its binding capabilities, structural strength, and temperature resistance, asphalt is used in ...

Asphalt recycling, a contentious issue in the critical Nisqually subarea for years, may be allowed if the Thurston County board of commissioners votes to amend the policy on Dec. 15. The board voted 2 ...

Albuquerque, NM, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), in conjunction with Auburn University’s National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) is pleased to ...

It is no secret that all levels of government are facing unprecedented budget deficits. While state and municipal revenues are dropping, infrastructure needs are growing and the question of ...

Something stinks in the nabe of Greenpoint. Greenpoint resident Ian Oberholtzer wakes up every weekday morning to an aromatic alarm: the “acrid stench of burning tires.” The New York State Department ...