Recycled Asphalt Driveway - Tips

Just a few suggestions when doing a recycled ashphalt driveway

[@boomer2095]

Speaking as someone who has a 5,500 sqft driveway, I have almost the identical driveway as you. May 10th of 2023 I had recycled poured as the difference between recycled and hot asphalt was $9,000 vs $15:000 , my driveway looked just as good after they were done. Nobody mentioned pouring diesel to keep it intact. I also had a drop off on the sides with a slope downhill. Recycled will not stay in place like hot asphalt so I spent another 9k having g edging and rock run along the sides to anchor it in place. You have to backfill the sides with dirt if you want to keep the recycled from moving and breaking off. First rains we got all the top started to wash off to then sides and the loose top kept the water from draining off. The first snow the top layer came off when I plowed. Each subsequent plowing took off a little bit of the top. When it rained the recycled asphalt was no better then expensive black gravel and I spent too much time patching ruts with recycled asphalt that had washed off of the sides, and then driving up and down with my truck packing it down. Because the top layer was no longer solid, any snow would melt because it was black but the water would stay on the driveway and freeze. I finally had enough and had another hot asphalt poured for $11k 10 mo later. As bad and as rough as my driveway was with recycled, the hot asphalt said my driveway looked better then most they have seen after one year. The cost was less to have the hot asphalt poured since the recycled acted as a solid base. The only way I would ever recommend recycled asphalt if you live so,ewhere that it doesn’t snow, and if you have a short driveway less then 3,000 sqft and one that doesn’t have a steep grade, otherwise invest in a landscaping company coming out and leveling your driveway and using a weed barrier over a drainage system and pouring 1” rock over it, However I am extremely pleased with the hot asphalt and wish I had sent the money and it it done first

[@TheBadGuyXO]

Great video! What other brands do you recommend?

[@GillyGomez]

Glad I came across your video, I'm about to do the same thing

[@codystanley2760]

Man Install asphalt and concrete and I gotta say that’s a damn good looking job! Our recycled asphalt in Ky is chunky and ugly

[@allenr265]

Just did my recycled asphalt driveway last year, is it to late to put down the calcium chloride., and if I get some on my grass with the spreader will that burn it? Thanks mate. ☺️👍👍

[@RonnieRayAllDay]

How does it hold up in the rain, is milling muddy or dust after the steps you did? Does it stick to your shoes? Or dirty the bottoms of light colored shoes such as tan or white? If my pad is 30ft wide x 50ft long if it were you would you do milling or limestone? I am going to put my rv on this pad. Great video & look forward for your response

[@KendorFarms]

Weather hasn't been an issue and the dark colour helped melt snow if snow is in your area. Not sticky, or dirty other then regular dust. I do recommend it, but it's all about prep. Have a solid base and when it's done a proper heavy roller meant for asphalt. I've never used limestone, but it's fairly similar. I guess coat would be the only factor. Also fresh milling are best for a good final product

[@franklukas4527]

For best results, use topping milling material.. potatoe chip size or a tad smaller... I've also used seal coat after it's graded rolled and compacted.. I've been doing it for 25 years

[@johnm8078]

I had a long rural driveway done with something like this but it was laid out and rolled back in october in ontario. it's hardened a bit over the winter but I will have to roll it again and alot of it still is loose. The small pieces sunk to the bottom and the pebbles stayed up top. I haven't tried the calcium chloride yet but I will. Any other suggestions?

[@CLamb385]

How long do you suggest waiting to drive on it? I’m actually doing some research and planning to start doing this as a business.

[@HandsOnRealEstate]

I have a mobile home park with dirt roads and I want to add paved roads but don’t know the first thing to research, can you give me some tips ?

[@MooseKnuckleMills]

Thank you for this video! I’m planning on the doing the same thing this summer. What were the temperatures outside roughly while you did this? Your driveway is the best I’ve seen congratulations on a job well done

[@KendorFarms]

I believe it was around 20 degrees Celsius when it was laid and cooled off at night. The night condensation really helped the calcium do it’s thing and no matter how much I put on it was all gone by morning into the asphalt. The only thing I should have done sooner is rent the proper roller meant for these driveways and packed it further then their little one did.

[@waldyrivera8968]

@@KendorFarms hey buddy good afternoon hey I'm doing the same that's a good idea 💡 I was wondering how I could get it more harder. So that calcium really makes a difference 🤔

[@stephenday4246]

Are you using buckets bought from a store like lowes, for example? If so, this could be why. You need to get coal tar ready mix from a distributor. Because we've had some of our customers lay millings and call us to come in and spray it after words. It always packed down nicely and helped to hold it together. Is your driveway holding up good?

[@KendorFarms]

I've had two companies spray it and didn't do anything but waste money. It's holding up fine. Top layer is loose but still an upgrade from gravel

[@CLamb385]

I’m actually looking in to starting a business doing this. I have a couple questions if you don’t mind.. Do you have a preference on sealers? I know some people say water based sealers dont penetrate. Did you do this with a paver or just grade with a skiddy? Thanks for the video. It helped a ton!

[@HandsOnRealEstate]

Did you ever start the business

[@CLamb385]

⁠@@HandsOnRealEstateI did! Unfortunately, I’m in the middle of nowhere and everyone around here owns a skid or knows someone who does. I also own a drywall and paint company. That makes most of my income but I do get some dirt work jobs here and there.

[@kali1299]

@@CLamb385that’s awesome! Best of luck!

[@dishonesty]

Where did you purchase the calcium from? We are also from Ontario...thinking about it for our rural driveway

[@KendorFarms]

Some I got from Rona and I believe some from Home Hardware

[@RM12110]

Looks great 👍🏾

[@dimasavalos3004]

Thanks for the video. I just bought some 50 lb bags of Calcium chloride with magnesium chloride and sodium chloride for a project. Do you know if this combination is right for the milling project I am doing? (It says on the bag that it melts ice) Thanks

[@KendorFarms]

I'm not sure, I never tried the others but if it melts ice it should be the same I suppose

[@dimasavalos3004]

@@KendorFarms very well. Thank you for replying to my question. Have a great day!

[@TheBadGuyXO]

@@dimasavalos3004 did it work?

[@dimasavalos3004]

@@TheBadGuyXO In some places it did, I think if the rock is too big it wont bond as well. (Rock in some places is about 1/2" Let me know if you have any other suggestions or observations.

[@KhmerBoy82297]

Hello. I just had my drive way done. Currently winter in ohio, i live in a very wet area. should i get some calcium chloride on it now or wait till the spring. i went ahead and did it now rather than waiting till the spring since price was right. ill have about a week before it drops below freezing so not sure what i should do now to get the best long term results.

[@KendorFarms]

Yea now is ok, but I'd definitely do it again in the spring

[@joecor3343]

Hi! Did you do an updated video of your driveway after it was all done?

[@KendorFarms]

Hey, last one I did was after that calcium I put on it.

[@brianhoras7390]

Hi. I just put down recycled grinding today August 9 2023. I’m wondering how your driveway is holding up. Did the calcium tighten things up and hold through your the winter. Also how did the driveway spray work after. Thanks for any help. Brian ( your driveway turn out great tbh. )

[@KendorFarms]

So the base turned out very solid, the top it's like a loose gravel. I was told the spray would fix that and it didn't. Might have been better to do right away. The calcium definitely made it hard. Other then the top being like loose gravel I'm happy with it. Still an upgrade from the muddy driveway it used to be. It's definitely not hot asphalt by any means. Looking back I would have rolled it with a heavier roller as theirs wasn't very big and tried spraying it shortly after having it paved.

[@brianhoras7390]

@@KendorFarms Thankyou for your video and honesty. I’m thinking to do a oil based passed product and if it works out I will let you know. I don’t have a Utube channel etc etc but if this products does what I hope I will let you know as I appreciate what you posted. Ok Bri

[@BrianHoras]

Hi Kendor Farms. June 22/2024. I didn’t go with the oil. I had a friend do it and it seemed to track bad everywhere. So I’m still debating on using the calcium and re rolling our driveway. I have a little newly added section to do so wondering how yours is working out now. I would like you to add pictures of mine but I don’t see the option to do that to compare. Agree totally though. Much better than a mud wet driveway. Some days I am on the fence if I should have spent 30 plus grand though for asphalt. Just such a cleaner look when it’s new. But I also hear so many horror stories on driveways that cost that much too. Hope you see this reply. 🍻 Brian

[@KendorFarms]

@BrianHoras Haha yea, I went with the poor man's asphalt. I have a very firm solid base, but the top layer is loose. I guessing my product didn't have much tar in it. My friends had their done by the same people and it looks close to asphalt. Oh well. I can live with it

[@kareno7848]

Wow! Just getting my drive done today and it's small so I ordered some calcium chloride to go on top. Thanks!

[@RM12110]

Great job

[@CalebRoden]

Did you sweep off the top layer of gravel after a few days? I’ve let mine sit for about a week now and the top layer is a gray chip size gravel. Also, what did you use to compact it.

[@KendorFarms]

No, the top layer is like yours and loose. I rented a 6000lb roller meant for packing recycled asphalt and it did a great job. The base is super packed but the top is still loose

[@ronclark1203]

@@KendorFarms you say the calcium harden the base but not the top, any idea how to harden the top making it smooth to walk on in bare feet

[@KendorFarms]

It was super smooth after I rolled it, not sure how to keep it that way

[@CalebRoden]

@@KendorFarms that’s my problem too. I’m gonna try just a light spray of disel on one spot. Can’t hurt to experiment on one patch of it

[@KendorFarms]

Yea I've been wanting to try that too.... let me know if you do!

[@rdmn6539]

Just has my driveway done in reclaimed asphalt. Im also in Ontario. I just bought some of that dowflake stuff. You for sure recommend spreading it? Helps harden?

[@KendorFarms]

Yep it'll help harden the base but the top layer will always remain loose

[@thesuperdutychannel4615]

Was your driveway done with Hot recycled asphalt? Or just cold millings?

[@Tom-yy4mx]

Can you add driveway sealant or emulsifier to the top coat hardening it up after using down flake. I just got a milling driveway installed and they sprayed it down with sealant then we got torrential downpour of rain for three days straight and a lot of it washed away and I’m looking for some type of sealant to harden it back up. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks

[@patricklafontaine2402]

Small question! Do you believe that rolling the salt into the asphalt wold be a good idea? Thanks From the laurentid Québec

[@KendorFarms]

I don't think rolling it in wouldn't do anything extra as it melts with moisture, but also wouldn't hurt. I think wetting the driveway first then spreading the calcium would be beneficial

[@allenr265]

Or just do it on a rainy day, or just before the rain that is...

[@foxtrot7charlie]

I just did a driveway like you ,, I am renting a vibrating roller to pack it down tight and I was wondering how that chloride treatment worked for you.. And obviously you had it rolled out b4 you treated it, right.. Anyway let me know how it worked out for you.. Thanks

[@KendorFarms]

It worked great for making a really hard base, the proper roller will help too

[@CareerTherapist]

Whereabouts in Ontario are you for $2K to do the driveway with recycled asphalt? How is it over the winter compared to gravel? Snow melting easier?

[@KendorFarms]

It was 3500 but I’m an hour east of Toronto

[@adrianm6156]

What if you sealed it with a roller and good sealant?

[@KendorFarms]

It might have been worth a try right after it was rolled with a proper roller

[@saltymat2052]

Great video! How many passes did you do with the calcium chloride in total?

[@KendorFarms]

I did quite a few, the night after and the morning after

[@saltymat2052]

@@KendorFarms okay we are looking to spray a bit of diesel, burn, then roll and then afterwards we were planning to add the calcium chloride for extra bonding. Do you think 5 passes would do the trick or what is a good range for this? Thank you the help:)

[@KendorFarms]

I'd definitely do it twice, about a day apart. At night then let it sit over night and should be pretty much gone by the morning

[@saltymat2052]

@@KendorFarms perfect thanks for the quick responses 👍

[@jaybo5176]

When you put a sealer on you should let us know how it turned out. Thanks for the info it’s gonna help me out a lot.

[@KendorFarms]

Hey, the sealer was a huge waste of money. It didn’t do anything as far as binding goes. Within a few days the top gravel turned and looked like it was never done.

[@joecor3343]

@@KendorFarms Did your driveway color stay that dark color? or did it go back to a dry millings look? how is is still holding together from using the calcium chloride?

[@KendorFarms]

@@joecor3343 It’s looking pretty salt and pepper.. the calcium has made a great hard base, but the top layer remains loose

[@sandmansimms5704]

@@KendorFarms screw that then I don't want any of that looseness that my neighbor is experiencing. I can't see wasting money on recycled. Had an estimate done yesterday and he said $15k for around 3,000 sq ft but if I went recycled it would be around $6 ish then to do asphalt later it would be maybe I believe he said around another 5 or 6 only....

[@KendorFarms]

@sandmansimms5704 Yea, each to their own. It serves a purpose, but it's never going to be like hot asphalt

[@douglastaylor2420]

Wondering if you removed the old driveway or go on top of the old 🤔

[@KendorFarms]

Just layed it over top of the b gravel driveway

[@caddidon]

Great job. Would the Florida sun be a problem? I just had my driveway done and want to harden it as much as possible.

[@KendorFarms]

Actually I'm sure thr sun will help it cure, just make sure it's rolled with a very heavy roller

[@caddidon]

@@KendorFarms thanks for the fast response. So roll it after the calcium? I’m supposing it’s because the tar is softening?

[@KendorFarms]

@caddidon I would do it before, then the calcium will harden it up. Somewhere in my videos I did a 2 year follow up

[@caddidon]

@@KendorFarms gotcha it was rolled by a 6 ton roller when it was laid down a few days ago. Would I have to do it again after the calcium?

[@KendorFarms]

You'll be ok. Mine was a 2 ton and wasn't enough. Good Luck!! Hope you enjoy it. Ita a much better upgrade for us inst3ad of gravel

[@bencarrico9767]

How has it held up over the last year?? Thinking of doing the same.

[@KendorFarms]

Has a solid base and definitely an upgrade from the gravel but the top is loose

[@davidcredicott4025]

Where can i get a bag of the stuff you are using and whats the name i just got my driveway done with recycle asphalt.

[@KendorFarms]

I got mine from Rona and it's calcium chloride

[@Depression2010]

How many square feet of driveway did you do? How many bags of Calcium Chloride did you use?

[@KendorFarms]

About 120 feet of driveway and used about 15 bags

[@OddTimeMan]

A great drinking game would be take a drink every time he mispronounces "asphalt". Driveway looks good though.

[@robbyjackson4040]

That’s how my Canadian friends say it. Must be a regional thing.

[@erekbrown3674]

I did, and I'm jagged and saying ash in front of everything

[@parawashing3005]

Dang I’m wasted.

[@trustone8540]

Was that your last bag you put down?

[@KendorFarms]

It was all calcium

[@reggaevybzradio1]

Have your done the follow up video yet?

[@KendorFarms]

No sorry, I'll get on that shortly

[@budgetbirdy100]

Question. I had one of these done in my driveway and now I’m having to pull weeds out of it ALLLLL the time. Is that normal?

[@KendorFarms]

Weeds can definitely grow through it and the material can contain weed seeds that can grow. I get it too

[@miloe436]

When fixing gravel roads it's common to put canvas underneath the gravel to prevent weeds.

[@VROne111]

Please confirm which type of calcium you used on your asphalt milling drive way

[@KendorFarms]

Bsgs of calcium chloride like I showed in the video

[@VROne111]

Thanks on that also in my case the millings are all spread out now with bob cat and some what leveled with the bucket action result is ok for slope for drainage but surface not level for rolling Since the area is a bit too much to handle with hand racking so what equipment would you suggest to level mechanically Thanks again

[@KendorFarms]

Even a smaller roller would help if you don’t think a big one would fit or work

[@shmeeman1000]

Do you think you can make a brine and spray it on?

[@KendorFarms]

I'm not familiar with that, but anything is worth a try

[@dd-ow6pe]

did you reupload this video.. i'm confused? .. other vid says 2 yr update .. thanks.

[@KendorFarms]

This was the first one I made

[@davidsooknanan2281]

What company did you use for the regrind in ontario?

[@KendorFarms]

MK construction did the work and re grind came from Drain Bros

[@davidsooknanan2281]

How do you like it so far? Is it similar to hot asphalt or more like gravel?

[@KendorFarms]

@@davidsooknanan2281 The base is hard like asphalt but the top is loose like gravel. I do like it though, big upgrade from dirt/gravel and mud in the spring

[@rukiddingmeNJ]

Very interesting! I have been going crazy trying to find a way to get my millings driveway tightened up. I am going to try this. Calcium chloride huh?

[@ancaa5]

Did your driveway tighten up with the calcium chloride?

[@KendorFarms]

@ancaa5 Yea it help firm up the base

[@SolarDrew]

Was the calcium chloride a waste of money?

[@KendorFarms]

It really hardened the base but the top stays loose. Seems to work really well for stability. Going to do an update video soon

[@fire9110]

What did you use for a base?

[@KendorFarms]

It was just a gravel/dirt driveway and when right over top

[@BHersey69]

Instead of diesel you can use vegetable oil

[@erhansimavi]

Can you show us what it looks like now please.

[@KendorFarms]

I did do a 2 year update but when the snow I gone I can do another

[@guyreasa9467]

Asphalt haulers use fuel to keep the product from sticking. If you use anything use oil

[@halffast7799]

NO

[@Siah820]

Do you have a link for this product?

[@KendorFarms]

No I bought it from Rona

[@stephenday4246]

You could always have it sealcoated, which will help hold it together😮

[@KendorFarms]

Never seemed to work

[@Crushup1]

Good ol ashfault

[@TronVila]

Ahh yes the illustrious ash phalt

[@joyshermyasmith]

Can you drive over the calcium before it melts

[@KendorFarms]

Can't see why not

[@angeljohnson307]

Use tack coat or a galsanight

[@charlescanham1782]

Atf might be looking into all the chemical purchases 😂

[@sandmansimms5704]

this looks waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than my neighbor's lol. I wonder if there are some who just do a better overall job to where it acually resembles asphalt????

[@KendorFarms]

I think it really depends on the material. How fresh it is and how much tar is in it

[@heatherwalker201]

id like to know how it looks today

[@KendorFarms]

I have a follow up video of a year or two later

[@carolyn9547]

Where did you get the calcium?

[@KendorFarms]

I believe from Rona

[@carolyn9547]

@@KendorFarms Are you still happy with the result? Thank you for your reply.

[@KendorFarms]

It’s ok, it’s definitely an upgrade from the dirt and mud in the spring. The base is super solid, but the top layer is loose in most places.

[@tamiweber7118]

Diesel is too deadly to the environment and costly to the pocket. Can I dilute the airport grade sealer with water to cover the killings driveway?

[@alecb8509]

Diesel came out of the ground. It is not deadly to the environment.

[@summitchase]

Diesel fuel is not found in nature lol

[@marcmarinelli7472]

Should prob mention that the ice melt with sodium chloride in it will destroy it

[@petepatterson5651]

Don't use asphalt millings if you expect for it to bond. It's good for a long country driveway but not a driveway that you will be walking on it, regularly, or for the kids to play on. Spend the extra money and get hot mix. TRUST Me I just wasted $4300.00

[@KendorFarms]

Oh no! Pretty happy with mine still. Way better then driving over mud

[@krazypolak1820]

Mine came out terrible. They won’t stick together

[@KendorFarms]

Unfortunately a lot of the time it depends on the type of material and how fresh it is too

[@andyburch1819]

I screened out the fine bitumin from a pile I had left over. swept it into the more coarse/Stoney areas of driveway. Seems to work so far. I am going to do this again then roll it.

[@protectork9831]

Looks just like actual asphault . How can you yell the difference

[@katiejean5879]

Did you dyi this?!

[@KendorFarms]

Everything but laying the driveway down

[@gloknor]

Ashphalt? You mean asphalt . I tried wvo mixed in the millings and rolled it seems to bind up good and got the tar back to a sticky state, so far ok .

[@KendorFarms]

Yea sorry, I pronounce it different

[@gloknor]

@@KendorFarms So how is it holding up?

[@KendorFarms]

Pretty good, top layer is a loose stone but pretty hard underneath

[@gloknor]

@@KendorFarms That is good news. I am trying out another way mixing in roof sealer which is oil based thinned with wvo in the millings to see what its results are .

[@KendorFarms]

Sounds good. It's not a hot paved driveway but still a great upgrade from the gravel and mud during the spring thaw

[@patmesker5361]

Buy ss1h cut it in half with water then spray it over this it will be as hard and as black as hot asphalt after about 3 sprays of it

[@KendorFarms]

Really? I'd love to try it

[@taylorcurran8601]

ss1h?

[@optics8019]

I just did mine about a month ago but man mine looks like shit compared to yours

[@KendorFarms]

Well mine doesn't look that great anymore but it has a solid base

[@watercarepro9610]

Has no one ever heard of Hawk Seal ???

[@dametrian83]

Why are you saying Ash fault?

[@KendorFarms]

That's what I call it in 🇨🇦

[@craig4926]

does it bother anyone else the amount of times he pronounces is ashphalt and not asphalt?

[@KendorFarms]

LoL, just you

[@jmenter1]

Remember the old adage you "get what you pay for"¿

[@KendorFarms]

Yes, and?

[@jmenter1]

I just had about 4200 sq ft of asphalt put down by a local large paver. It went over the top of an existing asphalt driveway. It is an absolutely beautiful job. I paid $13,315. It was worth every penny. I just won't do a job on the cheap anymore. When I was younger I would do it all myself so I get a quality job done cheaply. I don't really post videos, but maybe I should and show you how nice the job could have been done. And I feel confident that you will be stuck redoing your drive long before me. I'm not trying to be a jerk, but for me a full professional repave made sense.

[@roobear78]

recycled asphalt is just the exact same as newly made stuff,its such a rip off how companies charge extremely more for the "new labeld" stuff . people who buy millings hopeing it will work as some sort of a drive way are dreaming as well,it needs crushed and remixed with a binder,raw millings is just dust waiting to blow or wash away

[@ryanbuckner2405]

Ashfault?? Lol! You talk funny but you got a Perddy driveway

[@kurtzxcvb3481]

I just find it funny you worried about the environment but you're pouring down asphalt which is 90% petroleum which least is out when the word leech out when it rains it's just a gigantic oil slick

[@KendorFarms]

It's not really funny, I'm not too worried about the environment

[@jefflawsonqwest]

It’s actually about 5% oil and 95% sand and aggregates. 20% of the sand and aggregates is from recycled asphalt. Ton for ton, asphalt has the largest post consumer recycled content of any industry.

[@brandontomalewski8277]

Nice driveway but who ever rolled that needs lessons lol

[@KendorFarms]

Yea, that just a little baby roller