Resurfacing and Overlay Paving Services

The problem is that when the asphalt starts cracking and is left unrepaired, water settles into those cracks, they expand and eventually required repairs become extensive. Caught in time, however, typical asphalt crack repairs can be as simple as a sealcoating job or a basic asphalt resurfacing or overlay.

As opposed to mix and mill, which recycles the asphalt surface and the base layer, asphalt overlay is the placement of hot mix asphalt over existing asphalt.

This type of crack repair typically starts with an asphalt emulsion tack coat to ensure proper bonding of the old asphalt layer to the new one and then applying the new layer of asphalt on top of the old. As soon as the freshly laid hot asphalt mix is compacted and begins to cool, the curing process begins and the new pavement becomes firm.

Subsequent to asphalt resurfacing and curing, it is recommended that the new surface be sealcoated. Sealcoating limits the overlay’s exposure to the elements and protects the area from gas and oil drippings, sun, salt and water penetration.