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OK….now we’re talking something different…..Yes you CAN mix in cold patch with your heated hot mix, if you scarify it well, and blend the cold patch into the heated area as you’re doing it…….You need to be aware if you heat the cold mix, it is much more volitile than hot mix. It should not really be heated much over 200 deg. because of the danger of “flashover”. You need to know that there is some form of kerosene used in the mixing process for your cold patch that makes it unpredictable at higher temps. The use of a hot box in conjunction with your infrared would be advisable. (so you can CAREFULLY heat your cold mix)
I never said that cold patch, and hot mix couldn’t be used together. What I said was, “cold patch, and REJUVINATOR cannot be used together! Rejuvinator is used to restore maltines, and asphaltines to aged hot mix. If you are using cold patch it is obviously new product. There would be no point in “rejuvinating” a new product.
I’m afraid I have to take issue with that statement! If the use of rejuvinator is unnecessary, what is going to restore the maltines, and asphaltines to “tired” asphalt. I can agree with you that it would be unnecessary in the case of heating a somewhat new pavement, but how about one that is 5 or 10 years old?? The heat from the infrared dries out even MORE of the binders, and SOMETHING has to replace them or you encounter “raveling” within a year down the road. I have found with MY work that the use of rejuvinator restores important qualities to both the scarified areas, and the heated perimiter. Just my opinion, but I check back on my work on a regular basis, and have found that the areas treated with rejuvinator have lasted better than the ones without.
Radiant Blue is manafactured by ARS which is one of several choices you might have. There is also Kasi, Ray-Tech, and KM as additional choices. Sorry about the late reply.
I don’t think that the start up is THAT important; just be sure that when you are “binding” the pavements you are running on ALL HOT material. You just have to play with this a little to find what works best for you. A lot of this business, you will find, is “self taught” but your education will pay big dividends down the road, because you will be just a little smarter than your compeditor!
Aussie Ron is correct in what he told you. There is one other thing. Make sure that your compacter is running on ONLY the heated portion of the asphalt. If you get onto the unheated portion, it will lessen the impact. The rejuvinator is available from D&D emulsions in Ohio. One thing I might add, make sure that the pavement is hot enough when you compact it. I usually shoot it with a temp gun just before compacting. Good Luck.
I’m not sure about peat moss…….but with the moss that we have, I use a hot pressure washer, after soaking the area in regular bleach water. (it kills the spoore in the moss)
If you read the preceeding posts, it will give you a pretty good idea of the different sizes. Welcome to the group. If I can be of any help, just ask . Rhino
I think that it depends a lot on where you are located if you could survive on a stand alone IR business. Many of us,(myself included) are from more or less rural areas that could not support such a business. We have to diversify out of necessity. In a larger metropolitan area, a person has a better chance to specialize. I don’t believe that a poll is a good indicator of preferance unless the location of the respondants is taken into consideration. I have found IR to be an excellent “stimulator” service. I have taken many jobs from compeditors by being to provide “that little extra” service.
I can’t speak for all manufacturers. The only thing I can tell you is….it depends on the type of work you are anticipating. I planned to start small, so I didn’t need a really big machine. I selected a KM 44-8 because of its flexability on small jobs. I have not been sorry for that decision. Tell Cliff that the Rhino sent ya!! LOL
Sorry, I missed the fast process question. In comparison to conventional cutout, it is faster, and cheaper. The actual infrared heating process takes anywhere from 7 to 10 minutes, depending on ambiant temperature, type of equipment etc. A “total repair” can usually be done in 1/2 hour or so. The only big equipment you need is a infrared machine, and a hotbox for your extra material needed. (SHIM)
Compare that to the needs for a cutout repair, and you start to see the savings. AND you are recycling most of the asphalt, which is a GREEN effort, which is becoming very popular.If it is done correctly, it does NOT leave a seam. It blends the two asphalts together, with no cold joint for water to penetrate. Yes it is a good selling point, for the above reason! I sell a lot of work that is done just for that reason, when an overlay is done on a partial area in a big lot. You can “blend the two together on the edges.
People are not going to “discover” infrared by themselves. For almost every contractor out there Canadian, or American, you have become a teacher. Before ANY customer becomes a client, they have to be shown the benefits. (as with any product) I see my job as teacher/salesman. I have found that people are interested in this new process, but really uneducated in its various uses. One thing many might think about is putting on small demonstrations, and inviting several potential clients to watch. I have found it extremely funny to see the expressions of amazement when they actually SEE the heater removed, and you start scarifying the asphalt. You THEN have their attention, and their mind goes to the possabilitys for their particular needs. It’s a great business guys, but it’s not going to come looking for YOU. You have to develop it!!
