Paving glossary
Bleeding (Flushing),
defined plainly.
One term, one honest explanation — from the shop that deals with it daily.
Bleeding (Flushing): Excess binder rising to the pavement surface in hot weather, leaving shiny, sticky wheel paths.
Why it matters on your job: We see it on over-rich mixes and over-sealed lots in Valley heat; the fix depends on how deep the richness goes.
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