Cold Planing typically removes 1" to 4" of surface asphalt or 1" – 2" of concrete allowing for the application of a thin overlay or wearing surface which preserves ancillary structures (e.g. curb and gutter) but allows improvements to the grade and surface of the pavement section. When used for full roadway reconstruction, cold planing is also capable of removing up to 12 inches of paving material and base in a single pass. Another cold planing application is for slot cutting of only badly deteriorated sections of roadway - then full depth paving to restore an otherwise good road.

A significant benefit of cold planing is that the milled material can usually be recycled and used on other projects as compactible base or recycled asphalt pavement. Pavement Recycling Systems’ sales and estimating department will work with you to price your project competitively, and suggest methods and procedures that will add value to your operations.With the largest and most diverse fleet of pavement planers in the country, Pavement Recycling Systems can provide solutions to all your cold planing requirements. Available on a contract basis, or rental (fully operated and maintained) PRS planers give customers the widest choice and best equipment for each type of work.

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Advantages of Cold Planning
•1" – 4" milling & up to 12" where necessary
•Preserves or corrects existing grade structure
•Minimal interference with vehicular traffic
•All Sizes of material removed and recycled
•Cleans up rutted or cracked surfaces.
•Used with slotting or removal of small sections
•Produces a recyclable product – "RAP": Recycled Asphalt Pavement
•Minimum handwork due to special machinery
•Improves bonding and surface quality
•Preserves existing corollary structures
•Reduces costs of roadway rehabilitation

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