Asphalt is incredibly durable and affordable, making it the premier option for paving parking lots, driveways, roads, and walkways. Asphalt maintenance is vital to ensure it retains its integrity, but wear and tear are inevitable. If an asphalt surface requires renewal, you can choose between resurfacing or an overlay. Kilgore Companies can help you with either. Our technicians working construction jobs will help you determine the better option for you. However, you should know the difference to make the right choice.
Asphalt Overlay
An asphalt overlay refers to the top asphalt pavement layer. Therefore, when you perform an asphalt overlay, you are fixing surface-level issues like cracks and fissures.
Asphalt paving contains layers of aggregate that include sand, rock, gravel, and bitumen.
Provided the lower layers and subgrade slab are intact, an asphalt overlay should be good enough. An overlay may require you to mill the sides to make it even with the concrete, or you will have drainage problems.
An asphalt overlay involves a quick and simple process. It is one of the cheaper asphalt construction jobs, which is why property owners like it.
Asphalt Resurfacing
Asphalt resurfacing is the process of adding a layer to your current pavement. You will require asphalt resurfacing if you have deep cracks or potholes in the pavement and water is pooling in them.
Drainage or height issues resulting from repeated overlays could make asphalt resurfacing necessary.
Resurfacing will enhance the appearance and integrity of your asphalt pavement, provided the base and subbase are in excellent condition.
Asphalt resurfacing will involve replacing deteriorating parts without removing the entire surface. It is more expensive than an overlay but cheaper than starting from scratch.
Contact Kilgore Companies whether you need an asphalt overlay or resurfacing. We have many construction jobs for those with knowledge and experience in both.