What is an asphalt lute?

6 Asphalt lute is a tool used to spread asphalt to ensure that it is applied evenly. The liter consists of a handle, made of wood or light metal with a flat, thin rectangular head. It is common under the head that the lute has two thin struts connected to the handle to strengthen the head. The lute head is usually produced with light, heat -resistant metal, as the asphalt must be applied hot, usually at temperatures above 300 ° F (204 ° C). The total length of asphalt lute ranges from about 54 to 65 inches (1.3 to 1.65 meters), depending on the manufacturer. It is also common for an asphalt lute to have manual handles to facilitate the use of the tool.

You want to use an asphalt lute, of course you have to have asphalt. Hold the tool with a handle, use the head to move the pile of asphalt ahead, and then pull it back. From pushing with a large amount of forward and smaller amount back, you can spread the asphalt efficiently and evenly while maintaining a nice straight surface. Asphalt distribution evenly withLouba is much easier when the asphalt is still fresh and hot.

If he has a chance to cool down, the asphalt becomes hard and somewhat rubber, which makes it difficult, not the impossible, to create a flawlessly flat surface with an asphalt lounge. Think of asphalt like butter. If it is the right temperature, it spreads evenly and easily, but if it is cold, it will cluster.

After the asphalt lute has done its work and is present flat, even the surface, the asphalt is usually elaborated with a roller. After use, it is important to clean the asphalt lute, because once the asphalt solidifies, it is notorious to remove it. A number of commercial cleaning products are available for purchase. If they are present, the diesel fuel is adequate.

Asphalt Lutes are available in almost all hardware stores and from a wide range of retailers online and through magazines.