Once your old driveway has been torn out, you and the contractor should closely examine the existing base (the fill under the asphalt surface) and possibly remove or add material. Digging into the ...

Plate compactors can be used to compact sub base and asphalt on driveways, parking lots and repair jobs. They are also useful in confined areas where a larger roller may not be able reach.

"The asphalt base may be a little thinner or maybe the ... large parking lots, and driveways. Pneumatic rollers are also used on chipseal projects. "When you do chipseal if the rocks, chips ...