How It Works

Below you will find some information on how certain projects are installed and info on various materials used. This will help you get a better understanding of how the process works and make you feel more comfortable with the project.

1. How Asphalt Driveways are Installed

2. What is RCA and how is it installed?

Stone Blend RCA

Recycled Concrete Aggregate, or RCA. This is a mixture of crushed concrete, asphalt fine screening. Approx. size of stone is 1 1/2 ". This material is used a foundation for your paving project. This material is compacted to approx. 95% density by using a 3-5 ton roller for driveways, 8-10 ton roller on parking lots and a 10-12 ton roller on roadways.

This material is spread on a prepaved sub grade by using a loader or skid steer to the loose depth required thickness of the base course when compacted. The individual layers of thickness shall not be less than 3" or more than 6" after compaction. Before paving, the surface shall be free of debris and fine grade.

3. What kind of asphalt is used?

All asphalt used by Stasi Bros. Is all N.Y State , DOT approved. All mix designs are available at your request.

• 1 -AC= Smooth Finish, ¼ stone
  
  
• 1-A Top= Smooth finish, ½ stone
  
  
• 1-A Binder= Road base mix, not for driveways
  

4. What kind of concrete is used?

Concrete

All concrete over 2 yards will be delivered by a DOT Approced Ready Mix Truck to insure that the concrete ordered is consistent in color and strength. Stasi Brothers will always use materials that are within Town or Village codes.

5. How do you Saw Cut?

SAW CUTTING

The depth of the cut shall be a minimum of 1' to such a depth as to permit the removal of the abandoned material (concrete or asphalt) without doing damage to remaining material.

6. How is your masonry work done?