Managing commercial properties is never an easy thing. No matter how much experience an individual has racked up throughout the years, new issues and problems always present themselves requiring thorough understanding from the owner to ensure every commercial property need is met. With so many things to manage, one cannot be blamed for forgetting about one crucial factor: asphalt maintenance.
If you are in the same shoes as those owners or managers who have entirely forgotten to address commercial property paving and maintenance but are unsure how to start, do not worry. In this article, we’ll share a quick guide on asphalt maintenance to ensure the perfect pavement surrounds your property:
1) Clean the Asphalt
When it comes to cleaning the asphalt, there are several things to clean. Most commonly, you will notice dark streaks on your pavement. This is generally caused by fluids of standing or even passing vehicles. Apart from this, other buildups can also dirty your asphalt.
If left ignored, this seemingly unharmful dirt would deteriorate your asphalts quicker. Even standing water can damage your asphalt. To ensure your asphalt lasts as long as it is intended, clean the area often by sweeping the surfaces and clearing it of debris.
2) Sealcoat the Pavement
In most cases, most new installations of asphalt pavement will receive a seal coating to give it a layer of protection from the weather. This dramatically improves the pavement’s lifespan, ensuring that you do not need to worry about replacing it anytime soon. However, the seal coat—just like the pavement beneath—doesn’t last forever. It is also subject to deterioration.
As such, once every three or four years, it is highly recommended that you seal coat the asphalt pavement. With a coating, its durability is enhanced by protecting it from the damaging external environment. If you want an exact number, contact a professional to understand the different factors of your asphalt surface to come up with the right frequency of seal coating.
3) Crackseal the Surface
Once in a while, your asphalt— although durable—might show some cracks. This is entirely normal, as moisture, heat, and other issues can cause the pavement’s surface to crack open. However, this doesn’t mean you should ignore them.
If you notice any cracks on your asphalt pavement’s surface, it is vital to repair them quickly. Otherwise, they will turn into potholes. To fix the damages, repairing and refilling will need to be done. This helps to avoid more significant problems like potholes later on that are not only more expensive to fix but run the risk of damaging vehicles and even injuring your employees.
Conclusion
The tips above are just a few of the many things you can do to maintain your commercial property’s asphalt surface. Be sure to hire and let a professional analyze your asphalt surface to give you a brief rundown of what needs to be done to keep the surface in good condition!
Remember—investing in this kind of maintenance is vital for many reasons, all of which make the investment worth it. Not only are you maintaining the surface to keep the asphalt pristine, but with its clean look, you boost your company’s reputation, which goes a long way in growing your business!
W&W Construction is a full-service paving contractor, offering commercial and residential clients the help needed to meet their paving needs quickly, effectively, and professionally. If you require an asphalt contractor in Edmonton, reach out to us today!
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