Asphalt contractors are often asked to explain the importance of parking lot maintenance. Essentially, there are two reasons for ensuring that your parking lot gets a little TLC: It will last longer, and it will look better. A good maintenance program can add years to your parking lot’s life, and your lot will look its best as well. Here are some pointers on ways you can protect your investment in asphalt pavement.
Review Your Parking Lot Maintenance Plan
If you have the little things repaired in a timely manner, you can avoid the big things. Small cracks have a way of turning into large ones, so have them filled as soon as you notice them. You want to keep water from trickling through the cracks and eroding the pavement’s base, which can end up costing you more to repair.
Sealcoating has a number of benefits. It gives asphalt pavement a lustrous, deeper sheen, so it can improve the looks of your Marietta asphalt parking lot. Sealants protect your pavement from damages caused by the sun, and they help keep automotive fluids from reaching the asphalt and accelerating its decay. You will need to have sealants applied every two years or so, depending on the specifics of your parking lot usage; some parking lots need fresh sealcoating more often, but some do not need it as frequently.
Trash, dirt or piles of leaves make your parking lot less attractive. They also give water a place to collect on top of your asphalt and give it more time to find a route to your pavement’s foundation. Remove debris regularly. You should also clean any automotive fluid spills as eventually, the fluids will eat through the sealant and damage your asphalt.
Inspect your asphalt parking lot at regular intervals. Look for obvious signs of damage, such as cracks, potholes, abnormal wear or low spots. Regular inspections can help you spot signs of distressed pavement and make repairs before more damage can be done.
It is amazing what fresh paint can do, whether it is applied to the walls of a home or a parking lot. Repaint parking spaces, crosswalks and other pavement markings to improve the appearance of your parking lot and eliminate the confusion that your visitors might experience if the markings are missing or faded.
MH Greeson Paving offers a wide range of asphalt maintenance, repair and paving services to customers throughout the Atlanta area. Whether you need sealcoating, pavement markings, asphalt repairs or paving, our highly trained crews will provide you with quality results at competitive prices. Contact us at 770-335-2983 to request an estimate, or send us your information by submitting our online form.
