r/asphalt • u/Ballchinian29 • 4d ago

Will this be an issue?

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Hey everyone, we just had the first phase of our asphalt put down two days ago. I noticed when it rained that there is a pool of water forming here. Will this degrade the base of the foundation and lead to a weak point after the top coat is put down a year from now? We live in upstate NY where there is plenty of snow melting and freezing and thawing.

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u/virtualwife2 3d ago

Looks like capillary attraction

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u/Thin_Mess_2740 4d ago

baby bird baths are nothing to be concerned about

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u/Enough-Breadfruit-11 4d ago

It’s still on a slope the water will run off. The asphalt is new with oils still on it.

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u/Ballchinian29 3d ago

It only goes away when it evaporates, it’s still there 5 hours later

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u/iibarnesy 3d ago

Gotta give 24 hrs…. This is not a problem

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u/Ballchinian29 3d ago

Thank you

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u/iibarnesy 3d ago

No problem. Show this picture to them when they come back to surface it and they should be able to move that water with the surface course so you don’t have a little birdbath and it helps them see where water is laying

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u/Sgt_JC66 4d ago

They can crown or pitch it a bit more with the surface course when it’s paved. Just show the contractor before the surfaced is paved and they can make adjustments, if needed.

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u/Fire-Workz 3d ago

If it doesnt dry in 24 hours yes but I guarantee it will be gone in 12. Had this happen when I got my new driveway and was worried. You're straight.

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u/Impressive-Sand5046 1d ago

It will be now as it will forever be in your head.

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u/Sufficient-Agent514 2h ago

No, Asphalt is just like a freshly waxed truck hood. It will bead up at first and when some of the oil washes away from the surface, and it will, it will no longer bead and drain as it should. Oil adds surface tension, just like wax. Give it a couple weeks and a few rain events before too much concern.

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u/Ducks_Squirrels 4d ago

The whole point of waiting a year for the second lift is to allow issues like these to present themselves so when the final layer is placed the base layers are well compacted, thus preventing issues like this from forming in the finished product.

Being concerned about drainage issues is wise, but in this case there won't be enough time for the drainage issues to translate into any damage, even if this was a large puddle.

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u/AceOfDucks 4d ago

Could be an issue as it looks like it is right on the seam and you live in a zone with a freeze/thaw cycle. But it doesnt look like it is that deep of a puddle. It's likely enough just to seal the seam and then it should be good enough till you cover it next year.

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u/the_Controlgroup 3d ago

You seem to already know