Asphalt has literally been used in millions of residential and commercial projects over the years. Between its ease-of-use, flexibility, and durability, it has proven itself to be one of the most reliable and popular materials that mankind has ever used. In fact, our world could very well look a lot different if asphalt didn’t exist.
If you’re planning on incorporating asphalt into an upcoming residential or commercial project, there’s a good chance that you probably have some questions about its usage. We’ve covered asphalt topics in the past and will definitely do so in the future, but we thought it’d be helpful right now to provide you with an ultimate guide to asphalt in Sussex County that will deliver a general overview of the use of this great material.
What to Know About Your Project
Before you begin any project, here are the most important factors to consider prior to purchasing the required asphalt in Sussex County:
Project’s Parameters
The first thing you want to know is what the project’s overall parameters are going to be. In other words, you need to be able to explain to the landscape designer and materials supplier how your project will utilize asphalt.
Size of Overall Area
Next, you need to take into account the overall size of the area where you will be laying the asphalt. It is important to include calculations for each section, so if you have a bunch of small areas to cover, make sure you add up all of their dimensions.
Type of Asphalt You’ll Need
The type of asphalt you’ll need will depend on a variety of factors, including whether you’re using it in a residential or commercial project. This is something that you will want to discuss with your landscape designer before the project begins.
Bulk Material Needs
Like most things, purchasing asphalt in bulk will allow you to save some money. Whether or not you need to purchase in bulk will depend on how much asphalt you actually need in order to complete the project.
Pick-up or Delivery
It’s always best to purchase materials from a supplier that owns a brick and mortar store, which means you’ll be able to either pick up the asphalt or have it delivered directly to you. Just keep in mind that delivery adds to the cost of your project.
Steps to Take for Purchasing Asphalt
Once you know all of the basics of your asphalt needs, it will be time to actually purchase the asphalt in Sussex County. Here are the simple steps that you should take:
Make Initial Contact Quickly
The sooner you can make contact with a supplier, the more quickly you can begin the landscape project, obviously. But, more importantly, when you give additional time between the initial contact and the start of the project, the supplier will have a better opportunity to ensure that your calculations are correct and then get the asphalt to you.
Inquire About Credit Opportunities
Materials suppliers absolutely love to feel as if they are a part of your landscape project right from the get-go. By creating a personal rapport with the supplier, you are creating a partnership where getting great results will be a factor for everyone involved.
Discuss the Project’s Details
The next step to take when purchasing asphalt from a material supplier is to discuss all of the details of the project that were indicated above, plus anything else he or she wants to know. This will not only improve your relationship with the supplier but will also solidify the project’s scope and specifications.
Ask for Other Pertinent Info
This is the time where you can ask any other pertinent information that you would like to know, such as a dispatch number to discuss deliveries, the hours of the supplier which are especially important if you’re a highway contractor, and anything else. And feel free to add any questions to the list along the way.
