What is Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing?

Jun 2

Resurfacing and overlay are terms you may have heard if you are looking to replace or repair your Las Vegas asphalt pavement. How can you tell if this is the right option or a better alternative to total replacement which is also known as reconstruction?

These bullet points will help you make an informed decision.

Pavement resurfacing is also known as asphalt overlay.
An overlay refers to the installation of a new asphalt layer over existing pavement.
The new layer, also known as an overlay, is usually between one and a quarter inches and two inches thick.
Reconstruction or total replacement is again the same thing. It refers to the installation of both the top and subgrade pavement layers.
When the base is still in good shape, asphalt pavement should be resurfaced.
Resurfacing is possible if the surface has been severely oxidized. However, it must be in good subgrade condition.
To evaluate the condition and strength of the subgrade, paving contractors will conduct core testing.
Pavement overlays cannot be used when the pavement surface is damaged beyond repair or has alligator cracks.
It is much more economical and cost-effective to repair asphalt pavements that are severely damaged than to put in an overlay.
Pavement should last an average of eight to fifteen years. This depends on many factors like the weather patterns, freeze/thaw cycles, heavy vehicular traffic, asphalt thickness, and subgrade condition at installation.

Talking with your paving contractor about how to maintain your asphalt pavement is crucial once you've made the decision to replace or repair it. Your asphalt pavement's lifespan will be extended if it is well maintained. Your asphalt pavement parking lot's lifespan can be extended by paying close attention to details like crack filling, sealcoating, crack filling, and parking lot sweeping.

You might wonder how parking lot cleaning can improve the parking lot's life span. Well, that's simple. Cleansing your parking lot of man-made debris and other natural materials like soil, leaves, and water is essential to maintaining asphalt's health. If bottle caps, dirt, or water remain on asphalt, vehicles will continue to grind these materials into the asphalt. Each dent and chip adds to the erosion process. This erosion process continues to progress due to the sun's rays oxidizing and rainwater sitting on top of the surface. Subgrade eventually seeps into the subgrade, degrading it. It is important to pay attention to small details like parking lot sweeping or sealcoating. This will help you avoid larger problems such as the total reconstruction of asphalt pavement.

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