Asphalt pavement is known for its high durability, making it a beneficial paving solution for driveways, roadways, and parking lots. However, there are five outside sources to consider that may affect the durability of your asphalt over time.
When a potential customer arrives at your place of business, the first thing they see is your parking lot. Are they greeted by a clean parking lot, free of cracks and debris, or do they drive into a parking lot full of bumps and worn-out asphalt?
Damage to your asphalt surface is not always caused by exposure to the elements or weather. Oftentimes, it can be the beautiful trees that increase the curb appeal of your property and provide much desired shade during the hot summer months.
Your commercial property’s parking lot makes a significant first impression on prospective tenants and customers, as well as existing tenants. With tight budgets, it may be difficult to fit repairing these surfaces into your budget planning.
Did you know that each year roughly 100 million tons of asphalt pavement material is reclaimed? Of this 100 million tons, nearly 95-percent of it is reused in highways and roadways.
You have a brand new asphalt surface, and you’re “good to go,” right? If it has been planned and well installed, it should be something you won’t have to think about daily, but it’s critical to know what to look for, what to do when a problem is identified and when to perform preventative maintenance.
At its best, asphalt is an important asset that provides a relatively affordable, dirt-free, orderly surface for traffic and parking and is the first thing to notice when entering a building from its parking lot…
As we desert dwellers know, a dry asphalt surface with a sprinkle of rain can cause slip and slide driving conditions.
There are many benefits when proper maintenance and regular inspections are put into place when dealing with asphalt. The lifetime of your surface will increase, as well as safety and your asphalt’s worth.