Driveway and parking lot maintenance is no joke. It's important to know the warning signs that your home or business may need to call a paving contractor. From cracks and potholes to stains and improper installation, many factors can affect the longevity of your asphalt surfaces.
1. Potholes
One of the biggest nuisances a parking lot can face are the
development of potholes. This is a cause for concern, as potholes are not only
eye sores, but can also pose as dangers to people that frequent your
establishment. Potholes commonly form in the winter, when water that has seeped
into cracks in the asphalt expands as it freezes, thus enlarging the cracks
into potholes.
2. Stains and/or Faded
Spots
Your car runs on a lot of different fluids. Antifreeze,
motor oil, transmission fluid, gear oil or differential fluid,
&power-steering fluid are all commonly found fluids that leak from your
car. Chemical agents such as these can eat away at the binding agents in your
asphalt. If you notice a stain on your driveway or parking lot, call Williams
Paving to come and inspect the damages.
It should come as no surprise that the sun can fade your
asphalt over time. While regular sealcoating may extend the life of your
driveway or parking lot, these UV rays can cause enough damage over time to
require a re-surfacing or re-paving of your asphalt.
3. Cracks
While commonly known as “alligator cracks”, these are more
often than not just surface-level cracks that have the potential to turn into
something worse if left untreated. While some cracks are harmless, if you notice
anything wider than ¼”, you should give the paving contractors at Williams
Paving a call today.
4. Worn Down or Cracked
Edges
If the edges of your driveway have not been properly
protected with gutters or curbs, it is at risk of cracking and falling apart.
You then will need to replace this portion of your asphalt.
5. Puddles
If you notice puddles forming on your driveway or parking
lot, you should contract a paving contractor right away. This water could seep
into your pavement, thus creating potholes, cracks, and other damages.
If you’ve noticed any of these warning signs in your
driveway or parking lot, it might be time to give Williams Paving Inc a call
today
! Regular maintenance is important for improving the lifespan of your
asphalt or concrete. We have the experience necessary to ensure your asphalt
repairs and resurfacing projects are met with accuracy and finished in a timely
manner.
