Des Moines, Iowa
Asphalt Paving · Sports Courts · Commercial & Residential
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G & H Asphalt is a family-owned asphalt paving company based in Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1978 and still run by the founding family.
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Pavement Contractors in Des Moines, Iowa
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Des Moines, Iowa
ADA & Accessibility · Asphalt Paving · Concrete Sitework · Commercial & Residential
Central Asphalt Paving, Inc. is a pavement contractor based in Des Moines, Iowa, working with commercial and residential properties.
Des Moines, Iowa
Concrete Sitework · Striping & Pavement Markings · Commercial
Quality Striping, Inc. is a pavement marking company based in Des Moines, Iowa, offering waterborne, epoxy, and thermoplastic striping along with grooving, rumbling, water…
Des Moines, Iowa
Asphalt Paving · Concrete Sitework · Asphalt Repair · Commercial & Residential
Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corporation is a pavement contractor based in Des Moines, Iowa, working with commercial and residential properties.
Des Moines, Iowa
Asphalt Paving · Concrete Sitework · Commercial & Residential
InRoads Paving is a vertically integrated asphalt paving, milling, and materials company based in Des Moines, Iowa.
Des Moines, Iowa
Asphalt Paving · Concrete Sitework · Commercial
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Lawson Enterprises is a commercial pavement contractor. Listed services include asphalt paving and concrete sitework.
Des Moines, Iowa
Asphalt Paving · Concrete Sitework · Commercial & Residential
Paco's Construction LLC is a pavement contractor based in Des Moines, Iowa, working with commercial and residential properties.
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- G & H Asphalt Corp
Des Moines, Iowa
- 45 yrs in business
- States insured
- Central Asphalt Paving, Inc.
Des Moines, Iowa
- 50 yrs in business
- Quality Striping Inc
Des Moines, Iowa
- 2 services listed
Regional field notes
Pavement considerations in Des Moines
Cold, freeze-thaw climate
In cold northern climates, the single biggest enemy of pavement is water that freezes and thaws. Meltwater and rain seep into small cracks, freeze overnight, expand, and pry the crack wider — then the cycle repeats dozens of times each winter. Combined with snowplowing, de-icing salt, and a short paving season, this makes proactive crack and moisture management far more important here than in mild climates.
Freeze-thaw cracking and potholes
Water trapped in cracks and base layers expands about 9% when it freezes, widening cracks and undermining the surface. Repeated cycles turn hairline cracks into potholes, especially in late winter and early spring.
Frost heave and base movement
When moisture in the sub-base freezes it can lift and distort the pavement (frost heave), then leave voids as it thaws. Good drainage and a well-compacted base matter more here than almost anywhere else.
Salt, plows, and surface wear
De-icing chemicals and plow blades accelerate surface raveling and scrape sealcoat and striping. Markings and thin surface treatments wear out faster and need more frequent renewal.
A short construction season
Hot-mix asphalt and sealcoat both need warm, dry conditions to cure. The workable window is compressed into the warmer months, so scheduling paving and maintenance early is important.
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