Fix Those Parking Lot Cracks Before They Grow!!
Cracks will form normally over time in both asphalt and concrete surfaces, but they can be made worse by chemicals that penetrate the surface, such as oil and gas, and allow water to seep in. This can be particularly damaging during winter months where water freezes and then expands the crack. If the cracks are small, you can fix them with crack sealer.
How To Know When Repairs Are Needed
Parking lots of commercial properties receive an exorbitant amount of traffic from pedestrians, bikers, cars and delivery trucks. They must be made of durable materials so that they can hold up against the daily onslaught of heavy traffic. Commercial parking lots have a typical lifespan of ten to fifteen years. The amount of traffic and lack of maintenance can both work to shorten that time. It is important to look for signs of premature damage in order to stop it before it ends up more costly to replace. Here are a few signs that it is time to replace versus repair