Asphalt/Concrete Refinishing
Asphalt and concrete surface may sometimes fail. This may be due to improper construction from the onset or merely as a result of aging. When such failures occur, it doesn’t mean you have to rip out everything and start over just yet. In many cases, you can be able to restore the great look of your asphalt or concrete surfaces through a simple process of refinishing or resurfacing.
As building materials, asphalt, and concrete are well known to be quite durable guaranteeing decades of use with minimal maintenance. But with time, these surfaces may begin to develop problems that may not necessarily necessitate complete reconstruction. A good way to restore the aesthetics of concrete and asphalt surfaces that have becomes faded, scrubbed, and damaged in any other way is by refinishing. Concrete Refinishing Concrete refinishing is commonly done to restore the aesthetics of concrete surfaces. It is usually done to restore the color of concrete surfaces that may be exposed to weather elements and high traffic that may have caused it to lose its colors. When you notice your concrete surface beginning to wear, you may invite professionals asphalt contractor New Orleans to assess extent of wear and undertake the simple but arduous process of concrete refinishing. How it's done Refinishing involves delicately grinding concrete surfaces that may have become worn and damaged to restore its appearance. No glues, laminates, or carpeting are used but the delicate grinding process can raise a lot of dust. After the surface grinding has been completed, a chemical densifier may then be applied to fill pores and holes in the concrete. The surface will then be grounded again to using a finer floor polisher. The final product of this process is a shinier looking surface. Asphalt resurfacing Newly constructed asphalt surfaces tend to have a fresh and black appearance with beautiful curb appeal. But with time, you may notice that your driveway or pavement does not look as fresh and new as it used to look. This is only normal. Fortunately, you can restore your asphalt surfaces to a good condition by resurfacing it. When to refinish asphalt surface When you begin to notice shallow cracks on your asphalt surfaces or you have had to patch it over and over again, you may need to consider resurfacing it. For asphalt, resurfacing involves removing the top layer and replacing it with a fresh layer. This is a cheaper process compared to complete replacement and it may give your pavement or asphalt driveway up to 8 to 15 more years. The truth is, there is no specific time frame for carrying out an asphalt resurfacing. Some of the factors that determine if your asphalt surface can be resurfaced instead of replacing it completely includes
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