Resurface or Replace? The Base Underneath Tells the Truth
Avello's take
This video looks at a practical question: should a parking lot be resurfaced or replaced entirely? The answer depends on the base underneath, not just how the surface looks. It explains what soft spots, recurring potholes, alligator cracking, and pooling water can tell us about pavement conditions. It also covers how milling and core sampling reveal what is happening below the surface, and when continued patching may make less financial sense than resurfacing.
For Hudson Valley property owners, managers, boards, and public works teams, that distinction matters when weighing pavement work. We see the central point as a useful one: surface appearance alone does not tell the whole story. A sensible next step is to understand the condition of the base before settling on patching, resurfacing, or replacement. That keeps the decision focused on what is underneath as well as what is visible.
https://avelloasphalt.com/ This video examines how to decide between resurfacing a parking lot and replacing it entirely, pointing out that the real answer depends on the condition of the base underneath rather than surface appearance. It walks through warning signs like soft spots, recurring potholes, alligator cracking, and pooling water, along with methods such as milling and core sampling that reveal what is happening below. It also lays out a rough percentage threshold for when patching stops making financial sense and full resurfacing becomes the smarter path.
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