By Kyle Stansbury Class 2 Road Base is a fully recycled aggregate blend—combining reclaimed concrete, asphalt, sand, and gravel—formulated to meet Caltrans’ Class 2 specifications. Notably, asphalt is the most recycled material in the United States, with reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) fed directly back into both new surface mixes and underlying road layers. In the […]

By Chris Moretti Asphalt is comprised of a bitumen binder with aggregates, oil, and tar, forming HMAC (hot mix asphalt base course). This mixture creates a more flexible pavement than other materials, providing drivers with a smoother, more consistent ride quality. Asphalt is recyclable, and during road resurfacing, contractors use large milling machines that act […]