Asphalt Maintenance
Asphalt Repair & Maintenance
If your property is suffering from cracks, potholes, bumps, or settling, we're here to assist. We recognize the importance of your parking lot to your business and strive to work quickly to minimize disruptions.
Addressing asphalt issues proactively can greatly extend the lifespan of your property and save you money in the long run. Maintaining a parking lot is significantly more cost-effective than a full replacement. Our team of asphalt experts will assess your property at no cost and help you devise a plan that maximizes value for both you and your property.
Asphalt Patching
Sometimes a quick solution is necessary. Patching offers a temporary and cost-effective fix, though it might only last a few months to a few years. We’ll do our best to ensure it lasts as long as possible. Consult with your LOL paving expert to determine if patching is the right approach for your project.
Asphalt Patching Process:
- Remove any damaged or loose materials and dirt from the pothole.
- Apply a tack coat to the sides and bottom of the pothole.
- Fill the pothole with hot mix asphalt, then roll and compact it.
Services
- Cracksealing
- Asphalt Patching
- Sealcoating
CrackSEALING
Crack sealing is one of the most cost-effective solutions for pavement preservation.
Cracks in asphalt allow water to seep through, hastening its degradation. The main causes of asphalt cracking include freeze-thaw cycles, moisture, sunlight, and ground movement. Once moisture reaches the subsurface of the pavement, it weakens the subgrade of the asphalt. Subsequent freeze-thaw cycles then widen the cracks. Over time, this leads to further pavement issues like potholes, alligator cracking, and subsurface failures.
Implementing a preventative maintenance program that includes sealing the cracks can prevent these problems from spreading and extend the lifespan of the pavement.
Crack Sealing Process:
- First, remove all debris from the cracks using wire brushes and commercial blowers.
- Next, apply a high-quality rubberized crack sealer that has been heated to 400 degrees until it liquefies. Pour this liquid into the cracks and let it cool, effectively sealing the cracks and providing protection against water infiltration and damage from freeze/thaw cycles. This specialized rubber remains flexible in cold temperatures, helping to prevent splits and further damage.
- Use a hot rubberized material to seal any independent cracks wider than ¼ inch, ensuring that it meets or exceeds all relevant state and federal standards.
- Note: It is equally important to seal transition joints—where asphalt meets concrete—for the same protective reasons.
Sealcoating
Sealcoating substantially reduces maintenance costs and at the same time extends the life of asphalt pavements.
Sealcoating not only enhances the appearance of your parking lot but also protects it. By sealcoating your asphalt pavement, you slow down its deterioration by shielding it from the elements. Both water and sunlight can severely damage unprotected asphalt.
Benefits of Sealcoating
- Slows oxidation and resists water penetration.
- Provides a wearing surface.
- Low cost and high return in regards to pavement preservation.
- Improved appearance.