How often should parking lots be repaired?

While nothing lasts forever, asphalt lasts a decent amount of time. If laid properly, an asphalt parking lot could last as long as 20 or 30 years before it needs replacing, although you almost certainly will need to carry out repairs before that. 

Of course, if you are not taking care of your parking lot, keeping up to date with essential maintenance and repairs and driving heavy good vehicles over it all day, every day, it isn’t going to last that long and will need replacing long before that. Nor will it if you choose a shoddy contractor to la it in the first place. It is key to make sure that you do your research into asphalt paving in Kansas City before going ahead, to ensure you find someone who knows what they are doing.

So how can you make your asphalt parking lot last as long as possible?

Patch up the holes

If a hole is not patched up and repaired in a reasonable amount of time, the problem will only get worse. The presence of cracks in asphalt allows water to penetrate the material, which weakens the surface’s foundation. The passage of time will lead these fissures to become wider, which will result in more serious issues. It is essential to fill them as quickly as possible.

Keep it clean

Not only will keeping your asphalt parking lot clean on a regular basis improve its appearance, but it will also make it easier for you to spot any problems with drainage or other aspects of the surface. The removal of debris that may cause additional problems is achieved by cleaning. Sweeping the surface and pressure washing it on a regular basis are also highly significant maintenance tasks.

Sealcoat

There is a method to sealcoating that you should follow. To begin, you will need to clear the asphalt. In such a case, putting a stop to the leak would be pointless. When applied to an unclean surface, sealer will not adhere properly. In addition, cracks cannot be filled with sealer; the cracks must first be filled with something else before the sealer can be applied. Always carefully follow the directions provided by the manufacturer. The procedures that should be followed vary depending on the type of sealer being used. Finally, before letting vehicles to drive on the surface, check to see that the sealer has sufficiently dried.

Prevent damage caused by water

Some drainage problems are obvious, and these should be rectified as soon as possible. The obvious problem of standing water, which, if not remedied, can do substantial damage to the surface, is best addressed immediately. Cracks, which can eventually turn into potholes if there is too much moisture, can be caused by excessive moisture. 

Repair

There are many different issues with asphalt, and all of them need to be repaired. Among the more significant issues are things like potholes, ruts, raveling, slide cracks, and damaged joints. If the asphalt was put in the correct manner from the beginning, many of these issues might be avoided or their severity could be reduced.