The biggest determinate of the quality of your asphalt mat, will be the foundation beneath it. That makes the roller operators a vital component of every paving team, but those who are highly skilled in it can be few and far between.
In this episode of the popular No Edge Lines series, Brandon Noel (Editor of Asphalt Contractor and Pavement Maintenance and Reconstruction) gets some next-level training on all aspects of residential compaction and finish rolling.
With the help of DrivewaysByUs (Fredericksburg, VA), and the entire Edgerton family who operate it, Brandon spent two days in 100 degree temperatures learning everything from proper soil science, sub-base excavation and stabilization, as well as, how to keep things "suave" when driving a 2-ton tandem roller.
Will he master the roller or make a disaster of the driveways?!