Budgeting for the upkeep of your parking lot or driveway can be tricky if your budget is tight. Here are some strategies to help your bottom line. Prevention Water is the enemy of asphalt. It is critical to keep water from penetrating the pavement or getting beneath it (which damages the base material). Address large
One of the best things you can do for your asphalt, whether it’s your driveway or a parking lot, is to have it seal coated. If you are planning to get a sealcoating, or have had one recently, you should make sure to take the right steps to make sure it can be set completely.
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
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
Trees close to your parking lot or driveway can cause root heave or pavement heave, which can be a tripping hazard. It causes the pavement to lift and crack. It is also not good for the health of the tree, increasing the risk that the tree will fall and cause an accident. The best way
A well-maintained, crack-free asphalt surface with a dark coat and crisp lines is an attractive feature enhancing the value of any property. It serves as an invitation to residents, guests and customers, and adds significant curb appeal. Keeping asphalt that way demands consistent maintenance, however. Driveways, parking lots, roads and other asphalt surfaces come in
It’s important to recognize when you need a new parking lot. Here’s why. Commercial Curb Appeal If your store windows are filthy, that tells people you don’t care enough about your business to maintain its look. Customers will get the same impression from your parking lot. A lot that hasn’t been updated could indicate you
ADA is very important for users’ safety. Here are the requirements to ensure you’re within the guidelines. How Many Accessible Parking Spaces Must Your Property Have? According to the ADA, every public parking lot has to have at least one handicap-accessible space for cars. Once you have the one, the number of additional accessible spaces
A quality asphalt pavement can last an average of 15-20 years. This seems like a ridiculous claim, but that is only due to so many people a) improperly laying the initial asphalt and b) not maintaining it diligently. The freeze/thaw weather cycles, along with the type of soil underneath the base stone are main factors
Whether it’s an asphalt driveway, walkway, or parking lot, there are a few essential rules for installation, maintenance, and repair that, when followed, will create asphalt that looks nice and has a long life. The contractor will make any amendments needed to the soil, compact it accordingly and apply the proper subgrade. They will also