Are you tired of being sold unnecessary services when all you need is honest advice and cost-effective solutions? At Arnold Asphalt, we believe in earning your trust by delivering transparent and reliable asphalt maintenance solutions. With over 25 years of experience serving Bloomington, Ellettsville, Nashville, Brown County, Stanford, Martinsville, Bedford, and beyond, we’ve built our reputation one satisfied customer at a time. Forget about spending thousands on a new overlay when a simple yet effective solution exists: crack sealing. Our professionally applied crack sealant protects your aging asphalt and extends its lifespan by triple the time before erosions take hold and from getting into your sub-base. It’s a small investment that yields significant returns, keeping water out of the sub-base and preventing costly damage like potholes, cracks, and deterioration.
Why choose us? Because we specialize in crack sealing, ensuring your pavement remains resilient and durable for years to come. Our Genuine Crafco® sealant treatments are proven to stop water penetration—the primary cause of asphalt failures. With our expertise and commitment to quality, we provide free and professional estimates tailored to your specific needs.
Don’t let misinformation all over the internet cloud your judgment. Contact us today to protect your investment for tomorrow and prolong the life of your asphalt. ~ John Arnold, Arnold Asphalt.
Whether you have an asphalt driveway or parking lot, your asphalt will begin to crack overtime. Cracks in 20 year old asphalt is normal, but having cracks in fairly new asphalt is a bigger issue. Here’s a list of the types of cracks. Edge Cracks Edge cracks develop between the edge of the pavement and concrete curbs or soil. They often come from seasonal freeze/thaw cycling, which widens and deepens…
The winter season can wreak havoc on asphalt. Here are some of the effects to look for. Freeze / Thaw Weather Cycle Freeze-thaw weather cycles are the real culprit when it comes to winter asphalt damage. The fluctuations in temperature causes moisture to freeze and melt continuously. When water freezes and turns into ice, it expands in size. When this happens inside existing cracks on asphalt surfaces, the pavement…
With fall here, now is the time to start performing asphalt maintenance to get your paved surfaces ready for the winter onslaught of snow, ice, road salt and chilly temperatures. Maintenance of your asphalt can prevent costly repairs down the road such as asphalt repair or paving replacements. Potholes Freeze and Become a Safety Hazard Potholes can appear on your asphalt surface when the stress of vehicle traffic combined with…
There comes a time with every parking lot where you need to ask whether it’s time to repair it, or replace it altogether. A properly paved asphalt lot can last 20 – 30 years, but the lifespan and condition of any lot depends on many factors. Let’s take a look at the various kinds of damage and repairs, and when or if you should replace a lot entirely. If a…
The design of a parking lot can make a big difference with its efficiency. Here are some ways to improve upon faulty designs. Lot Measurements Knowing your exact parking lot measurements is very important. You may wish to start with a satellite image from Google Maps then draw in each boundary line. Some property legal descriptions include dimensions. Surveys will also typically include all of these measurements. Alternatively, take a…
Pavement budgets are very similar to automobile budgets. With both pavement and automobiles, we know they need to be maintained, we know they don’t last forever, and we know the better we maintain them, the longer they last. It is essential to be aware of the maintenance your pavement requires and to make sure your budget is sufficient. Perform an Annual Visual Inspection Performing annual inspections is a great way…