Damage Guide

Our Asphalt Services and Their Benefits

Seal Coating is a protective layer applied to asphalt surfaces to protect from damage caused by
sunlight, water, oil, and chemicals. It helps slow down wear and oxidation, extends the life of the
pavement, while also restores the dark, clean appearance of the asphalt.

Slurry / Chip Seal is a thin protective layer of asphalt emulsion, fine aggregates, and water that is
applied to the surface of existing pavement. It helps seal small cracks, improve skid resistance, and
protect the asphalt from weather and oxidation, extending the life of the pavement.

Crack Seal is the process of filling and sealing cracks in asphalt with a flexible rubberized material
to prevent water and debris from entering the pavement. By sealing cracks early, it helps stop
further damage, slows pavement deterioration, and extends the life of the asphalt surface.

Infrared is a repair method that uses infrared heat to warm the existing asphalt so it can be
softened, reworked, and seamlessly blended with new material. This service is recommended as
mostly a cosmetic repair on newer asphalt surfaces.

Asphalt Patching is the process of repairing damaged areas of pavement, such as potholes,
depressions, or severely cracked sections, by removing the damaged asphalt and replacing it with
new material. This service restores the surface’s strength and smoothness while preventing the
damage from spreading and causing larger structural issues.

Mill & Overlay is a repair process where the top layer of damaged asphalt is milled (removed)
and replaced with a new layer of fresh asphalt. This restores a smooth, durable driving surface and
extends the life of the pavement without needing a full reconstruction.

Full Remove & Replace is the process of completely removing the existing asphalt pavement,
repairing or replacing the subbase, and installing a new asphalt surface. This service is typically
used when the pavement has severe structural damage and provides a long-term solution by
rebuilding the surface for maximum strength and durability.

Stages of Asphalt Deterioration

NEW / RENEWED

Minimal to no oxidation or
aggregate unraveling.

FIRST SIGNS OF AGING

Some oxidation, discoloration,
and tiny cracks.

SIGNS OF SURFACE WEARING

Surface cracking, discoloration,
unraveling.

PATCHING NEEDED

Potholes, centralized
subsurface failures.

SURFACE FAILURE

Severe cracking and unraveling,
but sub-base still structurally
sound.

TOTAL SURFACE
& SUBSURFACE FAILURE

Severe cracking, rutting, low
points, potholes, unraveling.

Suggested Pavement Care Schedule

Years 1-3: New, Like-New, Reconditioned, or Overlayed

No expected routine maintenance. Monitor for emerging crack, damages, unraveling, and poor installation issues.

Years 4-9: Early Routine Maintenance to Double Lifespan

Invest in maintenance to double the asphalt’s lifespan. Fill cracks to prevent water intrusion. Seal Coat to protect again UV, moisture penetration, and chemical damages. Repair localized pothole and patches.

Years 10-16: Recondition, Seal Coat/Slurry, and Overlay

Continue repairs to extend asphalt lifespan. Macro crack filling, patching, pothole repairs, continued microcrack protection with seal coating and/or slurry sealing.

Years 17-20+: Remove, Rebuild, Replace

Surface milling and overlay. Excavation of existing asphalt and sub-base, replace and compact sub-base, and new pavement.

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Our Asphalt Services and Their Benefits