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Hello Forum,
We have a paved private strip on the property which is in need of repair/resurfacing. It is 50+ years old and is showing its age with cracks and holes. The existing pavement is only about 1" thick and the divots are multiplying. I need advice on options for repair or resurface.
I contacted a recommended paving contractor and they gave me a quote to: pulverize existing, lime treat to 18", grade and compact, 3" of 1/2" type A asphalt. The quote was over $300K or $4.05/sq ft, WAY out of my budget. I suspect I asked for the wrong thing. So I need advice from the Forum. What should I be considering to prolong the life of this runway? What to ask for? How much should it cost? What processes can I do without and which ones are key?
Here are the specs: 1860' x 25' plus ramp and some additional. We are in Northern California so the climate is relatively benign - no hard freezes, no ice/snow, some rain in the winter and a lot of hot and dry. Used for VFR/day sport flying only - no heavy airplanes, no bad weather usage, not a lot of operations. Drainage/grading is OK today. We have been treating with herbicide to stop weeds (got to it late this year due to rains so you see some grass in the photos.)
I am attaching photos so you can see condition (gum pack for scale). Appreciate the wisdom of the group. Thanks for your advice.
-MarkM
We have a paved private strip on the property which is in need of repair/resurfacing. It is 50+ years old and is showing its age with cracks and holes. The existing pavement is only about 1" thick and the divots are multiplying. I need advice on options for repair or resurface.
I contacted a recommended paving contractor and they gave me a quote to: pulverize existing, lime treat to 18", grade and compact, 3" of 1/2" type A asphalt. The quote was over $300K or $4.05/sq ft, WAY out of my budget. I suspect I asked for the wrong thing. So I need advice from the Forum. What should I be considering to prolong the life of this runway? What to ask for? How much should it cost? What processes can I do without and which ones are key?
Here are the specs: 1860' x 25' plus ramp and some additional. We are in Northern California so the climate is relatively benign - no hard freezes, no ice/snow, some rain in the winter and a lot of hot and dry. Used for VFR/day sport flying only - no heavy airplanes, no bad weather usage, not a lot of operations. Drainage/grading is OK today. We have been treating with herbicide to stop weeds (got to it late this year due to rains so you see some grass in the photos.)
I am attaching photos so you can see condition (gum pack for scale). Appreciate the wisdom of the group. Thanks for your advice.
-MarkM
