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How does IntegraBase modified asphalt hold up to extreme temperatures – both hot and cold?

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How does IntegraBase modified asphalt hold up to extreme temperatures – both hot and cold?

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Temperature swings in the basecourse are quite flat. IntegraBase flattens out the temperature susceptibility curve of asphalt, improving performance on both the high and low end. Freeze/thaw can be troublesome due to the water in the basecourse. The water expands at different temps to break up the asphalt (this is common with all asphalts, and IntegraBase modified asphalt would be better than untreated asphalt.