Dear Neighbors,
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share feedback and photos through Facebook and our new Board of Directors email inbox. As homeowners ourselves, we are walking these same streets, seeing what you’re seeing, and asking many of the same questions.
Overall, we’re pleased that much of the early feedback has been positive. That said, we’ve also heard concerns related to tire marks, streaking, and areas that may need additional attention. We want you to know: we hear you, we’re paying attention, and we agree that anything that looks “off” deserves a closer look.
What We’re Doing Next
This week, the Board and our property management team will conduct a detailed walkthrough with the project manager from Total Asphalt Rejuvenation to review specific areas of concern, ask follow-up questions, and determine whether any touch-ups or adjustments are appropriate.
We are actively documenting:
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Heavy streaking
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Uneven application
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Missed or questionable areas
(For clarity: light tire marks are normal and typically fade with regular traffic.)
Please continue sending observations to [email protected]. Your input truly helps.
Resetting Expectations
We also want to pause and help recalibrate expectations around what this project was designed to accomplish.
This was not a repaving project.
After careful consideration, the Board—working with our property management team—chose an interim road rejuvenation treatment to:
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Improve overall appearance
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Extend the life of our existing asphalt by 4+ years
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Allow time to responsibly build reserves for a full repaving project estimated at $1.6–$1.8 million
The product applied is designed to recondition the asphalt—not fully resurface it. It refreshes and protects the pavement, but it does not erase every sign of age or past wear.
Because the product has a degree of transparency:
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Some prior discoloration may still be visible
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Older or previously repaired areas may appear less uniform
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Color consistency typically improves over the coming weeks as the material continues to absorb
Below is a fact sheet with more detailed information to help explain what you’re seeing, why it’s happening, and what the product is—and is not—designed to do. You can also read more about the treatment from the company’s own very informative overview document.
We appreciate your patience, your engagement, and your care for our shared community. We’ll continue to provide updates as we move through the follow-up process.
Warm regards,
Grand Isles HOA
Board of Directors & Property Management Team
Road Rejuvenation Fact Sheet
What This Treatment Is
The asphalt rejuvenation treatment applied in our community is a preventive maintenance solution, designed to:
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Slow asphalt aging
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Restore lost oils and flexibility
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Seal the surface and micro-voids
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Extend pavement life
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Delay costly mill-and-pave projects
It is a lifecycle-extension strategy, not a cosmetic coating or structural repair.
The condition of the asphalt before treatment plays a significant role in how the product absorbs and how the final appearance develops—especially on older roads.
Why Some Areas Look Uneven
Older pavement naturally responds inconsistently due to years of exposure and repair history. Common contributing factors include:
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Oxidation & UV damage: Sun and air break down binders over time, causing uneven fading
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Aggregate exposure (raveling): As binders wear away, underlying stone becomes visible
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Past repairs: Patches, sealcoats, and crack repairs age differently
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Traffic patterns: High-traffic areas polish differently than low-traffic areas
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Chemical staining: Oil or fuel spills can darken or weaken spots
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Microscopic material changes: Aging asphalt becomes less uniform internally
These conditions affect absorption—not performance.
Rejuvenation vs. Sealcoating (A Common Source of Confusion)
Rejuvenation (What We Did):
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Penetrates the pavement
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Restores lost oils and flexibility
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Addresses the cause of aging
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Extends structural life
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Appearance improvement is secondary
Sealcoating:
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Sits on top of the pavement
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Acts as a surface barrier
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Often produces a uniform black appearance
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Primarily cosmetic
When rejuvenation is mistaken for sealcoating, it can lead to unrealistic expectations around uniform color, crack repair, or instant durability.
What the Product Does
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Restores flexibility by replenishing lost oils
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Seals micro-cracks and voids, reducing water intrusion
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Extends pavement life at a fraction of the cost of repaving
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Improves appearance over time, though variation is expected
The product is typically reapplied every five years as part of a preventive maintenance program.
What the Product Does Not Do
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Repair structural failures
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Fill deep cracks or depressions
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Replace milling or repaving
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Guarantee uniform color
If pavement has reached a point of structural compromise, rejuvenation is no longer appropriate—and full rehabilitation would be recommended instead.