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Asphalt Resurfacing

Your asphalt parking lot is showing ugly signs of wear and tear. The holes are visible and look like they can swallow a vehicle.


The cracks on your asphalt driveway look like someone, definitely an amateur, attempted to draw spider webs. And your once beautiful asphalt surface is a shadow of its former self, radiating its ugly look over your building's exterior.


You don't like the look and have been told to replace the asphalt. Not to worry; you don't have to. Asphalt resurfacing can inject life and add years into your surfaces!


But, what is asphalt resurfacing?



Asphalt resurfacing explained

Asphalt resurfacing means the removal of the top layers of your pavement, which will then be replaced with new ones. Asphalt resurfacing gives your driveway, parking lot, and other pavements a brand new look.


An outsider will probably be convinced without much effort it's a new installation. And amazingly, it'll cost far less than it did to install it!


Is asphalt resurfacing the same as sealcoating?

You've heard both terms used and wonder if they are different names for the same process. No, asphalt resurfacing is different from sealcoating.


While asphalt resurfacing is the replacement of the top layer of your pavement, sealcoating is a preventive procedure that involves the application of a coating to your asphalt to prevent it from the sun, water, oil, chemicals, etc.


When should I resurface?

You should consider asphalt resurfacing when your pavement has:


Cracks

If your asphalt surface has linear cracks, this can be repaired before the whole lot is resurfaced. Asphalt resurfacing is also excellent if the pavement has small areas that look like alligator cracks.


Oxidation

In asphalt oxidation, your pavement has been exposed to oxygen and has now become very brittle and faded in color, with cracking likely to follow. When your asphalt surface is oxidized, asphalt resurfacing can return it to the original strong, black state.


Unevenness

Pavement unevenness affects a vehicle's life, reduces riding comfort, and increases maintenance costs. When your asphalt surfaces are filled with undulations, there's no need for a replacement. Asphalt resurfacing will do.


Potholes

Potholes are common signs of wear and tear and often begin as a crack. They vary in size and shape and can quickly worsen to severe asphalt failure. When you notice the presence of potholes on your pavements, call the experts for resurfacing.


Pooling Water

A pool of water can eat away at your asphalt surface, leading to the formation of cracks, potholes, unevenness, and other structural degeneration. When you notice pooling on your pavement, asphalt resurfacing can fix it.



I'm ready to resurface my pavement. What next?

After you've decided that asphalt resurfacing can restore your pavement to tip-top shape and look, the next thing is to find a reliable contractor.

You can ask friends for recommendations or search for an "asphalt resurfacing contractor near me."


Alternatively, you can save time and money and shield yourself from disappointment by reaching out to a trusted and reliable company that gets the job done right the first time.


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