Asphalt resurfacing · Overlays
Asphalt resurfacing for pavement that is worn, not failed.
Resurfacing replaces the wearing course of an existing asphalt pavement. When the base is still sound, it restores a smooth, sealed surface with less removal than reconstruction where the retained section remains suitable. The difference between a resurfacing that lasts and one that fails early is what happens before the paver shows up.
Resurfacing, patching or rebuilding
Patching addresses isolated failures. Resurfacing renews the whole surface when distress is widespread but shallow: oxidation, raveling, block cracking, faded and rough driving surfaces. Reconstruction is for pavement where the base or drainage has failed across most of the site.
A useful way to choose is a site review. If failures cover a small percentage of the area, they are repaired full depth and the rest is resurfaced. If they cover most of it, resurfacing over them would be money spent on a schedule for the next repair.
What a proper resurfacing scope includes
A comparable resurfacing bid states the mill depth, whether a leveling course is included, the mix type, compacted thickness and how failed areas will be handled. Low spots are leveled before the surface course so water drains instead of ponding on the new mat.
Transitions matter as much as the mat. Curb reveal, inlet grades, entrance lips and tie-ins to concrete are all part of the scope, or the lot looks finished until the first rain.
Getting the life you paid for
Bonding, compacted thickness, support and drainage influence resurfacing performance. Tack coat and correction of failed support are important scope details, but traffic, weather, materials and maintenance also affect the result.
FAQ
Asphalt Resurfacing FAQ: scope, cost and scheduling.
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