To understand the importance of maintaining your asphalt pavement, consider what would happen to your vehicle if you never changed its oil, tuned it up, or checked your tires’ condition. Your vehicle could need expensive repair that might have been avoided with proper maintenance. You might even find yourself shopping for a new vehicle long before you had planned to replace your old one. Without paving maintenance, you can expect to spend a great deal more on pavement repairs, and you could find yourself soliciting estimates to rebuild your entire pavement instead of asking for quotes on minor repairs and preventive maintenance procedures.
What Are Some Important Maintenance Procedures for Asphalt Pavements?
Virtually all parking lot maintenance companies list asphalt crack repairs and sealcoating as the two procedures that are the most important. Crack repairs prevent water from percolating through the entire structure of your pavement and damaging its foundation. Foundation damage leads to potholes, alligator cracking, pavement subsidence, and longer, deeper cracks. Sealcoat blocks the UV rays that steal moisture from asphalt pavement, leaving it dry, brittle, and faded. Sealants also help prevent damage from oil and other petrochemicals that soften asphalt pavement and leave it crumbly. Furthermore, sealants can typically rejuvenate faded asphalt by restoring the dark color displayed when it was new. Plan to have your contractor repaint your asphalt striping and markings after sealcoating.
What Other Maintenance Services Might I Need for My Asphalt Pavement?
You might need asphalt patching to repair potholes or small areas of alligator cracking. Suppose you have an old pavement that is unsightly from numerous repairs. In that case, you might want to have an asphalt overlay installed to give you the look and performance of a new pavement without the expense of reconstruction. If your parking lot signage is damaged or faded, you might want to replace your signs. To make your parking lot safer and less confusing, you may need to refresh your asphalt striping and pavement markings periodically.
How Often Should I Schedule Maintenance Services for My Asphalt Pavement?
Every pavement is unique, so a reputable contractor will need to evaluate several factors related to your specific pavement, including its age, the vehicle weights it supports, its overall condition, the quality of the installation, and the traffic volume it receives. In general, however, parking lot maintenance companies recommend sealcoating every two or three years, making asphalt crack repairs at least once every year, repairing potholes immediately, and removing spilled automotive fluids every three to six months. It is also a good idea to have an experienced contractor conduct a thorough assessment of your pavement every spring and autumn.
For Help With Your Pavement Maintenance, Trust the Experts at MH Greeson
MH Greeson specializes in asphalt maintenance for customers in the greater Atlanta area and North Georgia. Our service offerings include asphalt sealcoating, parking lot striping, asphalt crack repair, traffic sign installation, pavement markings, asphalt patching, bollard installation, and parking lot car stops. We have a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship, integrity, exemplary customer service, professionalism, and reasonable rates. Let us provide you with a free quote for whatever your pavement needs; just call our Marietta office at 770-335-2983 or complete the online form.
