The dos and donts warm mix asphalt in practice:

• Do keep the underground dry! Warm mix asphalt provides less thermal energy to evaporate humidity.
• Do pre-heat your paving device! Again, warm mix asphalt provides less thermal energy to passively heat feeder, paver and roller.
• Do check framework conditions with your asphalt supplier! How is the routing? What is the time necessary for hauling? How is the weather on site (wind, cold)? In doing so, reliable working processes are ensured.
• Do consider possible temperature loss regarding these conditions! Using feeders and suction at the paver may substantially reduce the application temperature at the screed. Any of the above may be crucial to determine the appropriate mixing temperature.
• Do not unnecessarily lose time! Ensure swift unloading, paving and compacting. Any preparatory work must be completed before the asphalt mix arrives on site.
• Do call in your quality inspector! Have non-destructive compaction gauges provide support to your work in order to gain experience and routine. Check for pre-compaction at the paver as well as any furthre increase per roller pass.