Driveway care and maintenance may not be a topic that most homeowners will give much consideration to. Yet, this can be an important requirement for keeping your property well-maintained. For those with asphalt driveways, it will eventually be necessary to have them resurfaced. Here are a few questions you may have about asphalt repair services.
What Problems Can Be Addressed by Resurfacing Your Asphalt Driveway?
Resurfacing an asphalt driveway will often be necessary when it has suffered extensive damage in the form of cracking, splitting, or other types of deformities. While you may be able to patch some of these issues, the patches will be extremely noticeable. In contrast, resurfacing the driveway will be able to repair these problems without resulting in noticeable patches or other unsightly problems. Additionally, a resurfacing project will result in more durable improvements for the property. While an asphalt patch will be able to provide temporary results, it is likely that these patches will eventually fail.
How Is the Top Layer of the Asphalt Removed?
One reason that individuals may overlook the prospect of resurfacing their asphalt driveway is the assumption that it will be difficult or entirely impossible for them to remove this top layer without having to entirely replace the driveway. In reality, it is possible to remove this top layer through milling. A milling service will have equipment that is able to break up the top layers of asphalt so that it can be removed. In most cases, the equipment will be very quick at this process, and it can be possible to remove the entire top layer of your driveway in a matter of hours. In contrast, a complete driveway replacement will take far longer, as it will be necessary to remove both the top layer of the driveway as well as the bottom layers that act as a bed for the pavement.
What Will Happen to the Asphalt That Was Originally on the Driveway Once It Is Removed?
Not surprisingly, this project can result in a fairly large amount of asphalt debris being produced. While it may seem like this will be difficult or expensive to have hauled away, it is fairly easy, as asphalt can be recycled. Furthermore, you will likely be able to have the asphalt milling service haul these materials for you so that you can avoid needing to schedule this or find a place to store the debris on your property. It may also save you from landfill charges as asphalt recycling services will typically be free of charge for those that are needing to dispose of this material.
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