Whether you are providing a parking lot for your employees or your customers, one of the most economical ways to make it a more attractive, safer area is to keep your pavement markings in good shape. Depending on the amount of traffic your lot supports and other factors, such as drainage, you might need to have parking lot striping done annually. If this sounds excessive to you, consider the following.
Update Your Parking Lot Striping and Pavement Marking
• A well-marked parking lot gives drivers a better sense of organization. Confused or distracted drivers can be at greater risk for accidents, so maintaining your pavement markings helps make your lot safer.
• When spaces are outlined properly, drivers can better judge the distance between their vehicles and those already parked on either side of the empty space. This helps avoid minor fender-benders and reduces the possibility of “door dings.”
• People trying to make their way to your door can find the crosswalks more easily and cross in greater safety.
• To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, designated parking spaces must be clearly identified. Fresh pavement markings can help you remain in compliance.
• Local codes may require additional pavement markings, such as designated fire lanes or loading areas. Property owners can often be fined for not having the required markings in place and in good condition.
Freshly striped and marked parking lots are also more appealing to visitors. A well-cared for lot implies that the business takes pride in providing an attractive, safe place for people to park. This can often carry over into how people perceive the overall quality of the brand, goods or services offered by the business.
To ensure that your pavement markings last as long as they should, always choose a reputable, experienced contractor. Most of the paints used will need to be applied when the temperature is at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit to achieve maximum adherence. Make sure that the lot is clean, whether you perform the cleaning yourself or have the contractor do it; all debris should be removed, and at a minimum, the lot should be swept clean.
MH Greeson Paving is your source for parking lot striping and asphalt maintenance, repair, and asphalt sealcoating in Atlanta area as well as many other locations in Marietta and North Georgia. We are parking lot specialists, offering a wide range of services, such as asphalt crack repair, traffic sign installation and bollards in addition to line striping and pavement markings. We provide a high quality of work at reasonable rates. You can submit our online form or call our office at 770-335-2983 to speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable representatives.
