Why rubber paving is perfect for the Canadian climate versus traditional asphalt paving

It is well known that Canada has one of the hardest winter climates in the world. Therefore, your paving should be made of a product able to confront Canadian weather.

Rubber paving : a durable, weatherproof solution for our Canadian winters

A good paving option should be weather resistant, solid and flexible enough to endure freeze thaw cycles without breaking or tearing. Most homeowner in Canada with a pavement made of asphalt have observed that wear and tears occurred after a harsh winter. Fortunately, one product has proven himself to have what it takes to confront our weather challenges headfirst: Rubber Paving. If you never heard of it before you can read this article to know more about this type of application.

Increased durability and reduced repair costs: the benefits of ecopaving

Rubber paving is the perfect product for our Canadian winters. This surfacing option is getting more and more recognition from homeowners, and we expect the demand to explode in the next few years. A study by the Rubber Pavement Association found that rubber paving made of recycled tires can last up to three times longer than traditional asphalt pavements, reducing the need for costly repairs or replacements. Keep reading, we’ll explain to you why that is.

Rubber paving is porous and flexible, making it resistant to freeze-thaw cycles

Rubber paving is made from recycled tire and it’s a porous product, those two characteristics alone put this product ahead of the competition. Why? To answer this question, we must first explain what causes wear and tears during winter. If you have an asphalt pavement, you might have seen some wear and tears once the snow melted. That is because asphalt is not a porous product which causes water to get stuck in it and when the temperature drops, the water stuck inside solidifies, causing wear and tears. That’s why having a porous product like rubber paving is a big advantage because water goes directly through it. On the other hand, Rubber is a naturally flexible material, freeze / thaw cycles don’t cause the product to expand and contract since there’s no water stuck inside, and if there was, being a flexible product compared to asphalt makes rubber paving able to handle this process, giving it the ability to withstand extreme temperatures.

Does ice stick on rubber paving?

In addition to being resistant to cold temperatures, one characteristic cause homeowners to drool about rubber paving during winter: Ice doesn’t stick on it! Read it Again. Ice can’t stick to rubber paving, that’s right. This alone makes homeowners make the switch from traditional asphalt to rubber paving. If you haven’t seen the video check it out: shoveling rubber vs concrete. During winter, you don’t need to use salt to melt the ice on your paving. Just break it, remove it and the job is done. Lastly, Rubber is a product that is smooth, skid-resistant and softer which can greatly reduce the risk of slipping, and the risk of injury during winter.

Finding an rubber paving installer near you is easy with our online platform

Now is the perfect time to choose this product for your driveway. It’s been installed for many years, and it has proven itself to be optimal for our weather. Being a product that facilitate your daily activities and reduces your risk of injury, we know that it is quickly becoming the go-to product. To facilitate your search in seeking a project quote, we’ve developed a platform that allows you to find the rubber installers in your area

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