Patent ID: 7059800
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
1. A method of reinforcing and waterproofing a paved surface comprising the steps of: applying a layer of liquefied asphalt on a surface; applying a reinforcement mat over the surface, the reinforcement mat not defining a water barrier and having a first layer comprising a nonwoven mat produced from fibers selected from the group consisting of mineral fibers, polymer fibers, and mixtures thereof, and a second layer of mineral fibers attached to the first layer, the liquefied asphalt of the layer of liquefied asphalt penetrating and soaking the reinforcement mat to form a water barrier, the reinforcement mat being sufficiently porous such that it can absorb at least 0.1 gallon/square yard of the liquefied asphalt; and applying a layer of paving material over the reinforcement mat.