Just how hot does asphalt get in the summer?
If you've ever tried to walk across a parking lot barefoot in July, you've probably asked yourself how hot does asphalt get before it officially becomes dangerous. It's one of those things we don't think about until our shoes feel like they're melting or our dog starts dancing uncomfortably on the sidewalk. The reality is that asphalt acts like a giant thermal battery, soaking up every bit of solar radiation it can get its hands on and holding onto it long after the sun goes down. ...