Geotextile Fabric InstallationGeotextile non-woven fabric is a product that will reduce Reflective Cracking when resurfacing over old pavements. This membrane will also act as a water barrier protecting the base of the pavement system by mitigating water penetration. Choosing whether or not the pavement is a candidate for the fabric system is based on the existing pavement's structural integrity and crack types - not its surface condition. For successful performance, proper installation must occur on a pavement without significant differential vertical or horizontal movement between cracks or joints and without local deflection under normal traffic loads. Applications include asphalt overlays on asphalt & concrete pavements. Hutch Paving recommends a minimum layer of 2.0" of asphalt. This thickness is less likely to delaminate in the future and will provide additional structural support. |
