Engineered Asphalt Materials is a road asphalt supplier in Vero Beach that produces base mix, Superpave structural and surface mixes, and polymer-modified mix for roads and subdivisions across Indian River, Brevard, St. Lucie and Martin counties. Contractors pick up at the plant or arrange hauling through local trucking partners.
Who we supply for road work
Road projects come from many directions, and the plant works with the people who build and maintain them:
- Road and highway contractors
- Developers and site contractors building new subdivisions
- Municipal road departments and county governments
- HOA and private road management teams
- Utility contractors restoring pavement after trenching
Mixes for each layer of a road
A road is built in layers, and each layer has a job. The plant produces mixes for all of them.
Base and structural layers
BM-1 is listed as a base mix for base course work. SP-19, with a 19 mm nominal maximum aggregate size, serves as a structural or base layer that carries load down to the foundation.
Surface courses
SP-12.5 works as a surface or structural mix, and SP-9.5 is a fine surface mix that gives a tight finish. The plant's mix selection guide points to SP-9.5 or SP-12.5 for residential streets.
Heavily traveled roads
For roads that carry heavy or frequent traffic, the guide recommends Superpave mixes and polymer-modified mixes. PG 76-22 polymer-modified binder is built for flexing under load and holding its shape at intersections and under stop-and-go traffic.
Specialty surfaces
- Open-graded friction course (OGFC): for high-speed roads and wet conditions, with improved drainage and reduced hydroplaning.
- Stone matrix asphalt (SMA): a stone-rich mix for highways and arterials, aimed at rut resistance and long life.
- Friction course (FC): listed among the plant's mix design options.
Specialty mixes are confirmed per project. Check gradations and binders on the specifications page, then call to confirm availability.
Subdivision streets and HOA roads
For HOA and private roads, the plant's guide recommends an SP-19 base with an SP-9.5 surface. That pairing gives the road a strong structural layer and a smooth, tight wearing surface for residents.
New subdivisions often pave in stages. A structural lift goes down while homes are under construction and carries the building traffic, then the final surface course is placed later. If your project works this way, plan both phases with the plant so the mix and timing are lined up for each.
Resurfacing and overlays
For an overlay on a sound existing road, 1.5 to 2 inches is a typical thickness. Good bond to the old surface depends on a clean, tacked surface, and TAC (tack coat) is available from the plant. For pothole and repair work, the selection guide lists SP-9.5 fine surface mix.
Public works and spec compliance
EAM produces mixes that meet FDOT specifications depending on project requirements, and DOT-grade materials are offered where applicable. Quality control happens on site at the plant:
- Sampling and testing of mixes during production
- Monitoring of mix temperatures and consistency from batch to batch
- Checks against the specifications required for each project
- Documentation to support contractor, developer and municipal requirements
Trucks are loaded over FDOT Certified scales, so every ticket reflects exactly what the truck is carrying. That makes it easier to reconcile quantities on a public job.
Keeping a paving day on schedule
Road work runs on truck cycles. A central Vero Beach plant keeps haul distances short across the four-county service area, and the Gencor plant is set up for consistent batching and quick loadout. Placing your order ahead of time helps the plant schedule production so your mix is hot and ready when trucks arrive. Lead time depends on the mix and the production schedule, so call as early as you can.
Plant pickup runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, first come, first served, with weekend and after-hours pickup by request. Learn more about production, loadout and technical support on the services page.
Estimating road tonnage
Road resurfacing tonnage is one of the things the plant team can help you work out. For a first pass, enter length, width and thickness for each lift in the asphalt tonnage calculator, then confirm density and final quantity with the plant before ordering.
Talk to the plant
Bidding a road, a subdivision or a municipal resurfacing job? Call or text (772) 494-6077 for pricing, availability and a mix recommendation, or use the contact page to request a mix design.