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How do you cut asphalt?

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A diamond saw would be the common tool - a metal saw which has the cutting edge impregnated with tiny diamonds. But NEVER cut iron or steel with a diamond saw - the diamonds will be absorbed into the molten iron (at the cutting face) as carbon!!

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Is liquid asphalt or cut back are same thing?

no it's not liquid asphalt can be numerous types of asphalt. Asphalts a measured by softening point and viscocities therefore liquid asphalt can turn into a solid . Cut back are cut with a solvent or fuels such as diesel or naptha, cut backs are used in paving.


When cutting asphalt with an asphalt saw how do you determine how many linear feet you have cut?

use a measuring wheel


How do you cut a small trench in asphalt?

USE MICRO TRENCHER


Are there special asphalt shingles for the ridge of a roof?

No, cut a whole shingle in thirds at the cut outs.


Can you cut regular asphalt shingles and turn them sideways to use as ridge shingles?

This is what is normally done. Cut the shingle at the notches to make 3 ridge shingles.


What is the difference between cold mix asphalt and cutback asphalt?

Cold Mix Asphalt is a mixture of aggregate and asphalt. Cutback asphalt is a liquid asphalt. Cold Mix Asphalt is a mixture of Aggregate and Asphalt. The Asphalt is usually am emulsion asphalt or a cutback asphalt. An emulsion asphalt is asphalt cement blended with water. Cutback asphalt is asphalt cement blended with a fuel oil, kerosene, or a naptha. The water, fuel oil, kerosene or Naphta evaporates and leaves the asphalt.


What is the problem when a ryobi rider lawn mower 42 cut 17.5 hp doesn't move on grass but will on asphalt?

engine is messed up


Can you cut asphalt shingles with a skill saw?

A circular saw can cut through shingles that are already in place, for instance a roof that is being added onto to cut in a valley. But to try and cut shingles before emplacement would be difficult, messy, and would be done better with a utility knife.


How much is one drum of cutback asphalt?

We supply 55 gallon drums and 5 gallon pails of asphalt cut back. Pricing would depend on volume. You may contact me at 800-867-3127. Mike Lea Coating Systems & Supply


How do you spell asphalt?

Asphalt is the correct spelling.


How do you write a sentence with the word asphalt in it?

Use asphalt as a noun. I fell on the asphalt and hurt my knee.


What is an air-blown asphalt?

An air-blown asphalt is a form of asphalt produced by blowing air through molten asphalt to raise its softening point.