Micro Surfacing

A Proven Problem Solver

Using various design mixes, techniques, and equipment, Micro-Surfacing can be utilized successfully in these situations:

In quick-traffic applications as thin as 3/8 inch (9.5mm), Micro-Surfacing can increase skid resistance, color contrast, surface restoration, and service life to high-speed, heavy-traffic roadways (Interstates and Autobahns). These projects are often reopened to traffic within an hour.
Modern, continuous-load pavers can lay 500 tons of Micro-Surfacing per day, without long traffic delays. This equates to an average 6.6 lane miles (10.6 lane kilometers) per day for surfacing applications.
On airfields, dense-graded Micro-Surfacing produces a skid resistant surface without loose rock that may damage aircraft engines.
As a thin, restorative surface course on urban arterials and heavy traffic intersections, Micro-Surfacing does not alter drainage; there's no loss of curb reveal.
Micro-Surfacing is applied to problem sections of roads or runways to eliminate hydroplaning problems that occur during periods of rain. The Micro-Surfacing restores the proper surface profile and makes the area safe for use.
Because Micro-Surfacing can be effectively applied to most surfaces at 3/8 inches (9.5mm) or less, more area per ton of mix is covered, resulting in cost-effective resurfacing.
Micro-Surfacing creates a new, stable surface that is resistant to rutting and shoving in summer and to cracking in winter.
Applied to both asphalt and Portland cement concrete surfaces (usually preceded by a tack coat on concrete), Micro-Surfacing is often used to restore a skid resistant surface to slick bridge decking with minimum added dead weight.
Used as a scratch (leveling) course, to be followed by a surface course, Micro-surfacing can provide transverse surface leveling.
Because of its quick traffic properties, Micro-Surfacing can be applied in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, effectively lengthening the paving season. It is particularly suitable for night applications on heavy-traffic streets, highways, and airfields.
Applied at ambient temperature, Micro-Surfacing has low energy requirements. And it is environmentally safe, emitting no pollutants.
Micro-Surfacing's life expectancy usually exceeds seven years.
Capable of filling wheel ruts up to 1 1/2 inches (38mm) deep when the pavement has stablized and is not subject to plastic deformation, Micro-Surfacing has the unique ability to solve this problem without milling.