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Parking Lot Maintenance
Parking Lot maintenance extends the life of your Parking Lot. Some of the maintenance tasks we complete include:
- Pot Hole Patching
- Crack Filler
- Asphalt Sealer
- Parking Lot Paint
Regular parking lot maintenance goes a long way in protecting your asphalt pavement investment. Minor cracks or flaws in an asphalt surface can quickly turn into major damages if left untreated. Crack filling services are not only extremely cost effective, but it is one of the most important maintenance practices, helping to avoid water penetration to the base (which could result in structural deterioration. You should be filling cracks in asphalt as they arise and applying sealer every 2-3 years. Making sure to restripe your parking lot after sealer (or when the lines are worn) is extremely important for safety purposes and to meet ADA regulation requirements. Additionally, a well maintained lot increases the value and curb appeal of your property!
Water’s Effect On Asphalt
Some moisture damages and distresses that can occur in asphalt pavement are:
- Cracking
- Stripping – debonding of aggregate and binder
- Rutting – surface depression alone wheel path
- Bleeding – formation of asphalt binder film on pavement
- Failures – loss of adhesive between layers and cohesion in aggregate and binder
When cracks (even minor ones) form in asphalt, and opening is created that can allow for water to seep inside of your asphalt structure. Each time it rains water re-enters this crack, further weakening and breaking down your asphalt in this area leading to more damages. Once water reaches your asphalt base, its structural integrity could become compromised, leading to severe damages requiring extensive repair or replacement… READ MORE
Season Impact On Asphalt
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Asphalt is very durable, but that doesn’t mean that it is immune to the effect of the elements. Different weather situation can distress asphalt in different ways. This brochure reviews concerns for asphalt in hot weather, cold weather, wet weather, and dry weather. It also discusses how to help prevent damages during all seasons, as well as the ideal season for each asphalt maintenance service.
Asphalt FAQ’s
Asphalt is made from dried, crushed rock and asphalt cement. Asphalt is both extremely durable and flexible enough to accommodate imperfections. Damaged asphalt is also easy to replace as compared to other surfaces like concrete. Asphalt patching is both a cost-effective and practical means of repairing damaged asphalt.
Hot rubberized asphalt crack filler is your pavements first line of defense against deterioration. Properly filling and sealing cracks on an annual or biennial basis is the most effective way to prevent small problems from turning into larger one. This is a great way to slow the natural deterioration of your asphalt pavement.
Properly installed and maintained asphalt pavement can last up to 30 years or more. Proper maintenance would include things like patching, sealcoating, crack filling, etc. Depending on traffic, and atmospheric conditions on your pavement or parking lot, the lifespan may vary. Also, if your asphalt pavement is not being maintained, it will likely deteriorate quicker.
Normally 24-hours is enough time to remain off your asphalt after paving. In areas where temperatures are particularly high, you may want to stay off the surface longer to allow it more time to cool.
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