What Should You Avoid When Paving Your Parking Lot?

Paving your parking lot is essential. Doing it incorrectly, though, is obviously unwise. Here are some mistakes to avoid.

Paving Over Cracks

Paving over cracks is only a temporary solution. Before long, you’ll notice the cracks start to reappear in the new surface. There is no point in paying good money for asphalt repair if it is not a permanent solution. Alligator cracking gets its name because it resembles the scaly hide of an alligator. If your asphalt parking lot has extensive cracking, we may recommend complete replacement. Alligator cracking happens when the foundation of your parking lot has been compromised. Usually, this is because cracks and potholes have been ignored for so long. Once water is able to infiltrate the foundation, it causes permanent damage which can be seen on the surface as alligator cracking. If you have minor cracks in your asphalt parking lot, filling them as soon as possible is recommended.

Ignoring Potholes

Potholes don’t appear just to be inconvenient. They’re usually a sign that something is happening under the surface of your parking lot. If you’re unsure why potholes keep appearing in your asphalt parking lot, you’ll want to call us as soon as possible. Evaluate the condition of your parking lot to determine the best solution for moving forward. Potholes can fill with water and freeze in the winter, putting you at risk for a slip-and-fall lawsuit. The best way to protect yourself (and keep your customers happy) is to take care of potholes as soon as they appear. If you notice a pothole in winter, call an asphalt contractor as soon as possible. While they won’t be able to use hot-mix asphalt until late spring, they can temporarily fill the hole with cold-mix asphalt to prevent further damage in the meantime.

Neglecting Parking Lot Drainage

Your asphalt parking lot should have a slight slope if it was installed properly. That way, water will follow the path of least resistance into storm drains. However, you should call an asphalt contractor as soon as possible if you notice standing water in the middle of your parking lot. The only way to stop huge puddles from appearing in the middle of your parking lot is to fix the root of the problem.

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