Serious and undiagnosed pavement issues can end up destroying an entire parking lot, and it’s incredibly easy to let things get away from you.
A beautiful parking lot gives your customers a wonderful impression of your business. When well-kept, customers will feel incredibly comfortable parking at your storefront. But it’s also important to keep your parking lot looking fresh, because damages will cost you in the long run. Serious and undiagnosed pavement issues can end up destroying an entire parking lot, and it’s incredibly easy to let things get away from you. Here are some quick and easy maintenance tips for you to try out, so you don’t have to worry about your parking lot expiring too early.
1. Sweep and clean.
Is there debris on your parking lot, such as piles of leaves or dead branches? While they may seem harmless, over time, these can cause serious problems. For example, a pile of dead leaves will gather moisture; and water is the number one enemy of pavement. Water seeps in through tiny, miniscule cracks and undermines the foundation of pavement. Regularly clear your pavement to ensure you’re keeping it in top shape.
2. Regular sealing.
We’ve mentioned it time and time again–sealing your pavement is how you make it last as long as possible. Sealing your pavement makes it harder for water to penetrate the foundation, and it keeps your pavement intact for far longer. Sealing should be considered regular maintenance for your parking lot if you want to keep it for as long as possible.
3. Clear weeds.
Do you see weeds growing through cracks in your pavement? Rip those suckers out the second you do. Roots can grow deep into the foundation, tearing it apart from the inside out. Cracks are particularly vulnerable to weed growth–make sure you kill these weeds immediately.
4. Fill cracks.
The moment you clear weeds, get those cracks filled. After all, weeds will just grow back, and moisture will continue to sink in through these defects. To make sure everything stays looking fresh and beautiful, call us to come fill in the cracks in your pavement.
PTG Enterprises can handle all of your pavement needs!
If you want to protect your asphalt and ensure it has a long lifespan, choose PTG Enterprises for your sealcoating and asphalt maintenance needs. We offer commercial concrete, masonry, asphalt installation, repair, and paving throughout Baltimore, Harford, Anne Arundel, Howard, and P.G. Counties. If you are interested in hearing how we can help you, contact us online or give us a call at (410) 636-8777. For more tips and tricks, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+, and Flickr.
