What are the benefits to micro-surfacing?

Micro-surfacing:

• Seals surface cracks and can reduce the penetration of water into the pavement. This helps slow down the development of surface distress, such as potholes;
• Slows down the impacts of weathering of the aging asphalt surface, as oxidation can lead to the development of surface distress, such as potholes;
• Helps to increase the friction of the pavement surface, which improves skid resistance for motorists; and
• Is installed faster than traditional hot-mix paving. This minimizes the traffic impacts and the roadway can be re-opened to traffic within a few hours of the treatment.