A well-designed and constructed parking lot can last anywhere between 20 and 30 years with proper care. Unfortunately, even the highest quality asphalt pavement isn’t entirely invincible, though, and it can be damaged by harsh wear and tear. Winter weather patterns and driving habits are particularly hard on asphalt parking lots with the cold climates, heavy snowfalls, snow removal methods, and oftentimes corrosive de-icing agents … Read More
How to Protect Your Asphalt Pavement from Potholes
Potholes are the bane of every property owner’s existence. Not only are they unsightly and off-putting, but once they start forming, they can easily spread like weeds in a garden, especially if your asphalt parking lot gets a lot of heavy traffic. Caused by a combination of factors including inclement weather conditions, sudden temperature fluctuations, and constant pavement usage among other things, the cost of … Read More
5 Common Causes of Tire Scuff Marks on Asphalt Pavement
If you just recently repaved, repaired, or applied a fresh layer of sealcoat to your commercial asphalt pavement, you may already be noticing unsightly tire scuff marks. Not to worry, though, because scuffing is a fairly common problem that occurs on most asphalt parking lots at one point or another, especially during peak business season. Although tire scuff marks are an unavoidable part of having … Read More
The Importance of Sealer Additives when Sealcoating Your Parking Lot
Sealcoating helps to improve the overall quality, appearance, maintenance, and longevity of your asphalt parking lot. But without proper sealer additives, like different types of latex, sealocating would be an ineffective practice. Sealer additives add an important layer of flexibility to the sealcoat while also suspending sand particles in the sealer to prevent them from permeating the top layer of the asphalt and causing internal … Read More
4 Easy Ways to Clean Your Asphalt Parking Lot and Prevent Damages
Maintaining a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing asphalt parking lot is an important part of running a business. Unfortunately, many business and property owners tend to neglect the maintenance and cleanliness of their asphalt parking lots because they become preoccupied with other professional responsibilities. While it’s understandable that you might not always have the time or resources to give your asphalt parking lot the attention … Read More