Road resurfacing makes your street safer and easier to drive on. It also looks better and adds to the beauty of your neighbourhood.
Thoroughfare roadways typically need resurfacing more often than local/neighbourhood roads due to higher traffic volumes. Spot and road resurfacing involves milling and placing an asphalt overlay on a designated section of a roadway.
Preparation
Resurfacing roadways keeps drivers, pedestrians and bikers safe. It also makes your roadway look new and beautiful.
Before resurfacing begins, the contractor will prepare the area to be resurfaced by milling and/or profiling the surface of the roadway. They will also clean up the work site and make sure all utilities are properly aligned.
The pavement in asphalt roadways breaks down over time and needs regular maintenance to avoid severe deterioration. This is why a road resurfacing company can be so helpful.
Thoroughfare roadways with higher traffic counts tend to wear at a faster rate than local/neighbourhood roads. This is why it is essential to resurface them more frequently.
Milling
Over time, road surfaces can become worn down to the point where cracks and structural defects start to develop. This is when resurfacing comes in, as it enhances the longevity of roads by placing a thinner layer of new material on top of the existing pavement.
This can include a full asphalt surface overlay or a concrete roadway, depending on the needs of the road. In general, a concrete roadway is more durable and lasts longer than asphalt but it can be more expensive to lay due to higher material costs.
One popular method for resurfacing is the Hot-in-Place approach. This involves heating the existing asphalt on a target area of the road and applying a new asphalt mix to it. This is an environmentally-friendly technique that can last anywhere from eight to fifteen years and is usually completed quickly with minimal disruption to traffic.
Overlay
Overlay is a process where a layer of asphalt is added to the existing road surface to help extend its life. Generally, the road must undergo repairs before it can be overlaid, but those are not visible once the overlay has been applied. This method is often cheaper than full replacement and takes the shortest amount of time to complete.
The resurfacing of roads makes them safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. It also ensures that road markings last longer and are easier to read. There are many different methods of resurfacing a road, and a concrete supplier can recommend the best one for your needs.
Repairs
Over time, roads deteriorate due to the volume and intensity of traffic, weather conditions, and natural wear. When a road reaches a certain age, it needs to be resurfaced so that it is safe for motorists to use again. A resurfacing treatment adds a new layer of asphalt to the road that helps extend its life and improve safety.
The most popular way to resurface a road is with an overlay. This technique involves grinding the existing road surface before adding a new layer of asphalt on top. This is a cost-effective option and takes the shortest amount of time to complete.
