09/12/2024
Did you know?
The United States produces an average of 11 million tons of shingle waste annually from roofing manufacturers and roof tear-offs. But this 11 million tons accounts for almost eight percent of the total annual construction and demolition-related waste. Of that 11 million tons, asphalt shingles—the most popular roofing material in the United States—account for about 8.8 million tons of waste.
Here at Southern Grind, we recycle tons of these discarded shingles by grinding them up to be used on road construction. Asphalt shingle grinding is the process of making recycled asphalt shingles (RAS). RAS is produced by grinding asphalt roofing shingles to a small spec, generally under 3/8” to salvage the valuable asphalt and sand.
Grinding asphalt shingles is a recycling effort that diverts materials from landfills and can reduce road-building costs. RAS is added to asphalt mixes in amounts generally under 5% to displace expensive virgin asphalt. The asphalt mix is used for driveways, parking lots, and roads.
This RAS material creates an incredible solution that is more cost-effective and overall better than the traditional gravel road and has the added benefit of total dust control.
Contact us today at Southern Grind to see how we can transform your road, parking lot, or driveway today with RAS!
