Most people enjoy driving and parking on a clean, smooth asphalt parking lot. Yet, your asphalt can experience issues that make it hard to over during the summer. You need to inspect the parking lot and search for chips and cracks after a heatwave, a significant storm, or heavy traffic. Let’s look into how you can protect your asphalt parking lot.

Watch Out for Any Cracks When It’s Hot

Check the surface of your parking lot daily whenever there is a heatwave. Contact someone immediately if you see a crack appear. Vehicles can drive over a crack, but they cannot quickly drive over a bump of crumpled or buckled asphalt.

When There is Rain or Hail

Moreover, an adequately paved asphalt parking lot can handle rain, but it can be devastating if the parking lot has several cracks. The water from the rain can spread throughout the cracks and under the asphalt – washing away the base and soil. Eventually, the lot surface will cave in without support. In addition, potholes can develop.

When a storm with large hail hits the area, those rocks can damage the asphalt among vehicles and buildings. The hail will only worsen the asphalt if the parking lot is already damaged because of heat or excessive rain. You also may want to have a professional examine the lot after a medium-sized hail storm. The sealant layer could have been ruptured.  

When Weather Is Not the Problem

Summertime brings more than just sunshine and storms. Children skating or using skateboards in the parking lot can chip the asphalt. You should watch out for people doing skateboard tricks to avoid the risk of the board’s wheels chipping the lot’s surface. Also, be on the lookout for people tossing scooters down onto the asphalt. You should look for cracks or dents if your lot is constantly the recipient of scooters tossed off the sidewalk.

So, are you ready to call on the help of a professional paving company for your driveway?

Call Tristate Paving. We’re a seasoned hardscaping company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you turn your backyard into the perfect retreat quickly and affordably. Our experts will work with you to find a design and layout for the outdoor kitchen and dining area that you’re sure to love for years and years to come.

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