Spring is an excellent time to begin addressing your asphalt pavement requirements after a cold and long winter. In particular, commercial parking lots withstand a great deal of wear and tear during these months. From wild temperature fluctuations to large amounts of ice, snow, and hail, all can cause considerable damage to asphalt pavement. 

For this reason, it’s critical to conduct proper asphalt maintenance on a timely basis to extend your asphalt pavement’s lifespan, as well as save money on potentially costly restorations or repairs in the future. To be on the safe side, though, make sure to get it inspected by professionals like Garden State Paving & Sealcoating, LLC serving Moorestown, NJ.

In this blog post, we’ve highlighted a few must-haves to keep in mind when planning out your spring asphalt maintenance:

Inspecting

Once the ice and snow melt, the first thing you should do is conduct a thorough visual inspection of your property. Look for minor and significant indications of disrepair, such as faded color, loose stones or rocks, and potential tripping hazards like damaged curbs and potholes.

Sealcoating

Sealcoating your asphalt pavement can help significantly increase its lifespan while lowering future repair and maintenance expenditures. If your asphalt requires sealcoating, spring is the ideal time to do it as the temperature is just warm enough for the sealcoat to cure rapidly.

However, don’t attempt to do it yourself. Sealcoating requires the proper knowledge and skill, which is why it’s preferable to contact an expert asphalt pavement repair contractor.

Patching and repair

You should repair cracks and other damage, such as rutting, as soon as you see them. The longer you wait to fill in even the most minor fractures or repair symptoms of the damage, the worse these problems will get.

Cracking can spread fast, particularly in the rainy season. Debris and water can get into the cracks, resulting in them expanding. Once these materials have penetrated the asphalt’s surface, they can rapidly form tunnels below the ground across the substrate, causing internal erosion, damage, and structural instability.

In this scenario, asphalt overlay might be required – which can cost a lot of money!

Restriping

Winter can wreak havoc on your asphalt pavement, causing line markers and pavement markers to fade. By applying a new layer of paint, you can improve the appearance of your parking lot and exude organization, professionalism, and safety.

Restriping faded lines and pavement markings also show your customers that you care about their health and safety, regardless of whether or not they have a great experience while on your property.

Weeding

Weeds and grass growing around your asphalt parking lot aren’t as innocuous as they appear. Over time, windblown weeds can enter the asphalt structure from beneath and damage it from inside.

Take the time to weed your pavement’s edges and remove all organic vegetation and organic matter to prevent weeds from damaging your asphalt pavement from within and producing surface cracks.

Conclusion

Spring is quickly approaching, and before the first signs start showing up, start maintaining your asphalt parking lot in Moorestown, NJ, with the help of Garden State Paving & Sealcoating, LLC.