Here Resurfacing details Resurfacing is the process of removing and replacing the top layers of your existing asphalt. The new surface, which is usually between 1-2” thick, including 450mm crusher aggregate ( road base compacted to 95% dry density, 100mm thk sand ( sub base compacted to 95% dry density ), (pavement base compacted to 95% dry density ) , existing road , tack coat , concrete resurfacing is a thin cement based overlay that is mixed with special bonding agents Asphalt overlay is a paving method of applying a new layer of asphalt to a deteriorating surface. Rather than tearing up an old asphalt surface entirely, an asphalt overlay project will use the existing layers as a base for the new asphalt pavement.