{"id":272389,"date":"2020-11-30T17:13:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T22:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/?p=272389"},"modified":"2023-04-25T16:53:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T20:53:37","slug":"does-my-asphalt-need-to-be-resurfaced-or-replaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/does-my-asphalt-need-to-be-resurfaced-or-replaced\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Asphalt Need to Be Resurfaced or Replaced?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Assessing your asphalt\u2019s condition can be a difficult challenge\u2014one that calls for the expertise of a professional asphalt contractor.<\/h2>\n

Is your asphalt surface showing clear signs of wear and tear?<\/p>\n

Perhaps cracks are starting to form, or maybe large cracks are beginning to turn into small potholes.<\/p>\n

Whatever the case, it\u2019s important that you address your damaged asphalt sooner than later. Depending on the amount of damage it has already sustained, your asphalt might need to be either resurfaced or replaced.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s also unlikely that you\u2019ll be able to determine this on your own. An experienced commercial asphalt<\/a> contractor, on the other hand, will be able to assess the level of damage and identify the right course of action.<\/p>\n

What Is the Difference Between Resurfacing and Replacing Asphalt?<\/h2>\n

First things first\u2014people often confuse the terms resurface <\/em>and replace<\/em>. What\u2019s the difference between the two terms?<\/p>\n

Simply put, resurfacing<\/em> is the process of removing only the top layer of asphalt and adding a new top layer in its place. Replacing<\/em> is the process of removing the entire asphalt surface\u2014including the foundation\u2014and paving new asphalt in its place.<\/p>\n

Your circumstance may call for either one of these methods. Let\u2019s look at when your asphalt might need to be resurfaced and when it might need to be replaced:<\/p>\n

When Your Asphalt Should Be Resurfaced<\/h2>\n

You can resurface your asphalt as long as any existing damage is manageable.<\/p>\n

More specifically, no more than roughly 25% of your entire surface should need repairs, and cracks shouldn\u2019t exceed a quarter inch in width or a couple of inches in depth.<\/p>\n

The ability to resurface your asphalt surface will also come down to the condition of your foundation. If your foundation doesn\u2019t have any significant damage, you can replace a damaged top layer with a fresh layer and still expect your asphalt surface to last for another 10 years or more.<\/p>\n

If you attempt to resurface your asphalt when there is significant damage to your foundation, however, it\u2019s likely that your brand-new top layer is going to break down quickly\u2014making your decision to resurface a costly and ultimately ineffective one.<\/p>\n

When Your Asphalt Should Be Replaced<\/h2>\n

You should replace your asphalt if existing damage is beyond repair.<\/p>\n

The reality is this\u2014if your asphalt\u2019s foundation is beginning to break down or if it is unstable, resurfacing is only going to mask the damage for so long.<\/p>\n

Naturally, a fresh top layer of asphalt is still going to be vulnerable when there is trouble brewing below the surface, and because of this, you\u2019ll find that even a brand-new coat of asphalt deteriorates at a much faster rate.<\/p>\n

With severe damage to your foundation, replacing the asphalt entirely, on the other hand, will allow you to start from square one with a stable asphalt surface that is rated to last for years to come.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s worth noting that replacing your asphalt is generally more expensive than resurfacing it, replacement will prove to be the more cost-effective decision in the long run.<\/p>\n

How significant is the damage to your asphalt? Can your asphalt be resurfaced, or has it reached the point where it needs to be replaced?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact<\/a> Danny\u2019s Asphalt Paving today to find out from a professional commercial paving contractor. We\u2019ll take a close look at your asphalt and help you determine the best course of action for your business!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Assessing your asphalt\u2019s condition can be a difficult challenge\u2014one that calls for the expertise of a professional asphalt contractor. Is your asphalt surface showing clear signs of wear and tear? Perhaps cracks are starting to form, or maybe large cracks are beginning to turn into small potholes. Whatever the case, it\u2019s important that you address […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":271907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

Does My Asphalt Need to Be Resurfaced or Replaced?<\/h1>\r\n\u00a0\r\n

Assessing your asphalt\u2019s condition can be a difficult challenge\u2014one that calls for the expertise of a professional asphalt contractor.<\/h2>\r\nIs your asphalt surface showing clear signs of wear and tear?\r\n\r\nPerhaps cracks are starting to form, or maybe large cracks are beginning to turn into small potholes.\r\n\r\nWhatever the case, it\u2019s important that you address your damaged asphalt sooner than later. Depending on the amount of damage it has already sustained, your asphalt might need to be either resurfaced or replaced.\r\n\r\nBut it\u2019s also unlikely that you\u2019ll be able to determine this on your own. An experienced commercial asphalt contractor, on the other hand, will be able to assess the level of damage and identify the right course of action.\r\n

What Is the Difference Between Resurfacing and Replacing Asphalt?<\/h2>\r\nFirst things first\u2014people often confuse the terms resurface <\/em>and replace<\/em>. What\u2019s the difference between the two terms?\r\n\r\nSimply put, resurfacing<\/em> is the process of removing only the top layer of asphalt and adding a new top layer in its place. Replacing<\/em> is the process of removing the entire asphalt surface\u2014including the foundation\u2014and paving new asphalt in its place.\r\n\r\nYour circumstance may call for either one of these methods. Let\u2019s look at when your asphalt might need to be resurfaced and when it might need to be replaced:\r\n

When Your Asphalt Should Be Resurfaced<\/h2>\r\nYou can resurface your asphalt as long as any existing damage is manageable.\r\n\r\nMore specifically, no more than roughly 25% of your entire surface should need repairs, and cracks shouldn\u2019t exceed a quarter inch in width or a couple of inches in depth.\r\n\r\nThe ability to resurface your asphalt surface will also come down to the condition of your foundation. If your foundation doesn\u2019t have any significant damage, you can replace a damaged top layer with a fresh layer and still expect your asphalt surface to last for another 10 years or more.\r\n\r\nIf you attempt to resurface your asphalt when there is significant damage to your foundation, however, it\u2019s likely that your brand-new top layer is going to break down quickly\u2014making your decision to resurface a costly and ultimately ineffective one.\r\n

When Your Asphalt Should Be Replaced<\/h2>\r\nYou should replace your asphalt if existing damage is beyond repair.\r\n\r\nThe reality is this\u2014if your asphalt\u2019s foundation is beginning to break down or if it is unstable, resurfacing is only going to mask the damage for so long.\r\n\r\nNaturally, a fresh top layer of asphalt is still going to be vulnerable when there is trouble brewing below the surface, and because of this, you\u2019ll find that even a brand-new coat of asphalt deteriorates at a much faster rate.\r\n\r\nWith severe damage to your foundation, replacing the asphalt entirely, on the other hand, will allow you to start from square one with a stable asphalt surface that is rated to last for years to come.\r\n\r\nWhile it\u2019s worth noting that replacing your asphalt is generally more expensive than resurfacing it, replacement will prove to be the more cost-effective decision in the long run.\r\n\r\nHow significant is the damage to your asphalt? Can your asphalt be resurfaced, or has it reached the point where it needs to be replaced?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nContact Danny\u2019s Asphalt Paving today to find out from a professional commercial paving contractor. We\u2019ll take a close look at your asphalt and help you determine the best course of action for your business!<\/strong>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-272389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272389","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=272389"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272389\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":272902,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272389\/revisions\/272902"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/271907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=272389"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=272389"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=272389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}