If you have an asphalt pavement on your property, you should already know that maintaining it is the best way to extend its life and save a lot of money in the future. You can extend the life of your asphalt pavement this spring with these simple maintenance tips.
Carefully Inspect Your Property
Come spring, it’s time for a thorough inspection of your paved surfaces. Even minor cracks can turn into something more serious as water often seeps into these cracks and freezes overnight, destroying more of your pavement. Water can also sink under the asphalt and weaken the structure, so it’s best to repair this damage as soon as possible.
Sealcoat Regularly
It is essential to seal coat your asphalt pavements at least every two years. If you haven’t done this yet, it’s time to make an appointment while you have dry weather. It’s the best way to prevent damage to your asphalt pavement and keep it looking its best.
Keep the Edges Clean
Grass and weeds often force their way through the asphalt surface and damage the pavements. Over time, this weakens the pavement and makes it more prone to cracking and breaking. To prevent weeds from destroying your asphalt pavement from the inside and causing surface cracks, it’s time to weed out any vegetation and organic matter from the edges of your pavement.
Schedule Regular Maintenance
Regular cleaning of your asphalt is essential to keep it in excellent condition. Make sure you remove rocks, leaves or debris from your sidewalk in order to make it safer and appear more attractive. Removing dirt and debris from asphalt also helps extend its life. Be sure to check and empty your drains regularly to avoid water build-up. Any debris that can cause blockages in the drainage system will cause more cracks and potholes to form in your asphalt surface.
Look for Minor Signs of Disrepair
Inspect your property and look for minor signs of deterioration. Record your observations so you can develop an appropriate plan of action. Here are some things to look for:
Faded Asphalt Paint
Look for signs of wear and tear or fading from constant excessive exposure to the sun. Repaint faded lines and markings to increase the efficiency of traffic flow, organization and security on your property.
Loose Stones or Bits of Asphalt
Loose stones or bits of asphalt are important indicators of asphalt structural failure and should be addressed immediately.
Possible Tripping Hazards
Potholes, cracks, damaged island curbs and more can cause serious injury. You should make necessary repairs immediately to eliminate such risks.
Spring is the right time to maintain your asphalt pavement as the fluctuations in temperature can damage it. At WW Construction, we offer incredible asphalt paving, restoration and maintenance services. Our goal is to ensure customer satisfaction while staying on schedule and budget. Our team is committed to honest values and offers a high level of service and quality work.
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