Asphalt and water control

[fxstbi]

I've recently put in a long asphalt drive that is on sloping and rolling terrain. They put in a good base material and several inches of asphalt and the drive looks great but now I have a few places that collect water and a few places that would be better at shedding water if I had a curb. My question is; can I put a curb on after the drive is finished? Some of my places that need to divert water would only need to be an inch high just to keep things flowing. Is there any rubber type material that can be bonded to asphalt? Thanks in advance.

 

[mz44]

An asphalt curb could be added, they are a couple inches high and would work. You could probably make one with bags of cold patch, not sure if it would hold up over time. Or you could make a concrete curb by digging down on the edge of the drive and hang a form on the front side.

 

[fxstbi]

The cold patch sounds like it would be worth a try! Thanks

 

[ard]

I cannot stress the importance of grade to keep water shedding away from the asphalt AND the base. Last thing you want is waterlogged base and sub-base...then when you drive on it, it will flex leading to failure. Not to mention freeze/thaw action if that is in your area.

I tell people to put in a drive, grade the **** out of it, lay road base and drive on it for a few years. THEN, when it seems stable and compacted, asphalt or concrete.

 

[fxstbi]

Yup, I'm learning the hard way. I'm redirecting water to keep it away from the base material and adding some drains to keep things dry. Unfortunately I didn't ask questions first!

 

[reader2580]

Most people are not going to want to wait several years before installing a driveway. My previous house I waited nine months between base and paving. Winter was not fun clearing snow. Several years is probably ideal, but long time to wait for a driveway.

My current house the city requires a paved driveway if you take out a building permit. I had to have the driveway paved to the final inspection signed off.

 

[Bondo]

I'm redirecting water to keep it away from the base material and adding some drains to keep things dry.

Ayuh,.... I've been in the business for 24 years,....
Pictures sure would help me, help you,....

When buildin' driveways, the idea is to move the water away from yer buildin', 'n get it off the blacktop,...
At blacktop's edge, the grade should be even grade with the top of the blacktop, pitched away,....

Btw,... Cold patch is junk that'll never last,...
Hot mix asphault, or concrete are probably yer choices,...
No rubber borders will bond to it either,...

 

[ms fowler]

If you decide that a concrete curb is for you, form it up and then cut a few holes into the asphalt so the concrete has a better "tooth" to keep the curb from moving around.

 

[jack stand]

Is this a result of settling or did this condition exist right away?
Proper slope for run off is an un spoken duty of your paving contractor unless he warns you of an impossible condition/situation. A puddle is a huge fail & embarrassment for the contractor.

 

[oldmxracer]

Ayuh,....I always like Bondo's posts !

Post some pictures up and see what He comes up with to help You.