Commercial Asphalt Maintenance

Keep Your Asphalt Parking Lot Safe and Attractive

Asphalt is widely used for parking lots because it provides a cost-effective, durable, and aesthetically pleasing surface. Of course, normal wear and tear and exposure to the elements can cause some common problems with your asphalt parking lot.

Common Issues with Asphalt Parking Lots

Cracking: A variety of factors, including oxidation, heavy loads, and water penetration, can cause cracks to develop. Further damage may result from water seeping into the base layers through these cracks.

Potholes: The expansion and contraction of water beneath the pavement's surface is usually the cause of potholes. They may also be the consequence of weather-related and traffic-related asphalt deterioration.

Raveling is the loose, rough surface layer that happens when the asphalt binder wears away. Raveling is frequently brought on by oxidation, aging, and poor upkeep.

Depressions: Also referred to as birdbaths, depressions occur when the asphalt surface is not properly sloped for drainage, allowing standing water to accumulate and eventually weakening the pavement.

Methods to Repair Asphalt Parking Lots

Crack sealing is a popular repair technique for cracks. In order to stop water infiltration and additional deterioration, the crack must be filled with a heated sealant.

Patching Potholes: Potholes can be fixed by removing the broken asphalt and using patching material or new asphalt to fill the hole. We can skin patch asphalt, or take care of partial and full depth patches for deeper holes.

Overlay: An overlay may be used if there is significant deterioration of the asphalt surface. This is covering the current surface with a fresh layer of asphalt to increase its sturdiness and strength.

Neglecting Problems in Your Parking Lot

Ignoring issues with your asphalt parking lot can result in dangerous and unwanted safety issues for drivers and pedestrians visiting your business. They could also turn into larger problems down the road, such as additional deterioration and more extensive (and expensive) repairs.

Untreated cracks and holes allow water to seep in and erode the pavement's foundation, which can result in structural failure and costly repairs or replacement. Water that seeps into cracks in places where there are freeze-thaw cycles may freeze and expand, causing the asphalt to crack and crumble.

Connect with the experts at LI Asphalt & Sealcoating and let us get your parking lot back to it's perfect, working order!

Asphalt Patching and Crack Filling or Sealing

We can handle skin patching asphalt, partial or full depth patches, crack sealing, and fillings. We will put your asphalt surfaces back in a safe, functional, and attractive state! Call to learn more about our asphalt repair services.

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