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The warranty period for
all asphalt work shall be one (1) year on materials and workmanship,
from the date of completion, unless otherwise specified.
The most popular
question that arises in our industry relates to the cracking that may
develop in asphalt. Most cracks occur during the natural aging
process, which consists of the hardening and shrinking of asphalt.
If cracking should
develop, it is important to differentiate between the types of cracks
when reporting the problem to DRS. The most common types of cracking
that occur are referred to as hairline, 1/4"
x 1/4"
and edge cracks.
Hairline surface cracks
don't require any corrective action, but if they were were to expand,
DRS LTD can fix them once they reach the 1/4"
x 1/4"
standard (pictured right).
If a crack expands to
1/4"
wide by 1/4"
deep we will crack-fill it within the first year at no charge to the
customer with regular asphalt and up to three years for rubber asphalt
mix. These cracks could cause long term structural damage due to water
penetration and the freeze-thaw cycle.
Cracks that may develop
along the open edges of asphalt can be limited, if not completely
avoided. Properly backfilling with topsoil and seeding will help as
well as not driving automobiles close to or over the edges of the new
asphalt. This type of cracking can not be covered under our warranty,
so it is up to the owner to carry out these precautions.
The warranty also
covers failure to the asphalt surface which could occur due to a
faulty mix or failure of the base. This part of the warranty would
not apply if the base work was performed by another company. When
resurfacing concrete, brick or an existing asphalt surface we are not
responsible for the reproduction of cracks or expansion joints which
may occur.
Before any digging is
made during the prep services, DRS LTD will make the "One Call" to
Diggers Hotline. It is their responsibility to properly mark all
utility lines. Therefore, we are not held responsible for any damage
done to unmarked underground wiring.
In all circumstances
regarding the warranty of the new driveway please call DRS LTD at
608-274-4932. An associate will meet with you to examine the problem
and discuss the repair possibilities. We will try to do everything
that we can in order to make your driveway look as nice as possible
and keep you satisfied with our service. |