Asphalt Paving in Troutdale, OR

Asphalt paving in Troutdale has to stand up to some of the toughest weather in the Portland area. Wikipedia says Troutdale is known for having some of the windiest conditions in the Pacific Northwest, with strong east winds pouring out of the Columbia River Gorge and affecting its climate. The city sits where the Sandy River meets the Columbia, and it serves as the western gateway to the Gorge and the Historic Columbia River Highway. We pave driveways, repair and resurface aging asphalt, sealcoat, and pave and stripe business lots.

What east winds do to pavement

Cold, dry east winds in winter chill pavement quickly. Any crack that is holding water can freeze and widen, and loose edges get worse. Winds also dry out the surface in summer and help oxidize the binder that holds asphalt together, which is why exposed driveways turn gray and brittle. For Troutdale driveways we focus on keeping water out: filling cracks before winter, sealcoating in the dry months, and building firm edges that do not leave gaps for water to get under.

A small town that boomed in the 1970s and 1980s

Troutdale incorporated in 1907 and was still small at mid-century, with 522 residents in 1960. Then it grew fast: 1,661 in 1970, 5,831 in 1980, 13,777 in 2000 and 16,300 in 2020, with 6,031 housing units. Driveways from the 1970s and 1980s growth wave are now old enough that many need full replacement, while those from the 1990s and 2000s are often good candidates for an overlay or careful repair. We check the base before recommending either.

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Industrial roots

The Reynolds aluminum plant opened in 1941 to supply the war effort and was the area's biggest employer until it closed in 2000. Troutdale still has industrial and commercial properties with large paved areas, and the Portland-Troutdale Airport is a general aviation field inside the city. Truck traffic, forklifts and wide turning areas wear asphalt quickly. We patch failed areas, rebuild heavy-use sections, mill and overlay, sealcoat and restripe.

Downtown and the river

Downtown Troutdale is the western gateway to the Historic Columbia River Highway. Older homes in this part of town often have short, narrow driveways and patched surfaces. Small shops and restaurants downtown have compact lots that need to stay open during work, so we phase the job and keep a path in for customers.

Services in Troutdale

• Driveway paving and replacement
• Repair of cracks, potholes and wind-worn edges
• Resurfacing for sound driveways
• Sealcoating in the dry season
• Parking lot paving for industrial, retail and downtown lots
• Striping, including accessible spaces

Call (971) 813-2104 for a free estimate in Troutdale.