Ponding water and puddles are the bane to the existence of all parking lot owners.
Unfortunately, issues caused by ponding water and puddles don’t magically go away. Things get worse if you let water stand, so let’s take a look at a few ways to deal with ponding water and puddles in your parking lot.
Avoid Standing Water
Standing water should be avoided, thus the Asphalt Institute recommends a transverse slope of between 1.5 to 3.0% on all pavement surfaces, and an even steeper slope of 3 to 6% on shoulders. Maintaining a slope of at least 1.5% on parking lots will ensure proper surface drainage (no ponding or birdbaths) and minimize infiltration, hydroplaning and the detrimental effects of water.
Dealing Ponding Water and Puddles in Parking Lots
It may sound simple, but one of the best ways to protect your parking lot is to hire a professional contractor. An trained contractor has experience looking for blockages, buildups and other issues that lend to standing and excessive water staying on your parking lot. The average person doesn’t generally have the expertise to look for and identify these problems, but an expert contractor can help you solve your problems efficiently.
Addressing Ponding Water and Puddles
Ponding water and puddles are generally caused b y issues with sub-base and how the roadway or parking lot was graded. These issues can be addressed by milling and paving, and a professional contractor can reshoot the grades and install a leveling lift. Parkin lot owners no longer have to feel trapped by ponding water and puddles with the expertise of PTG Enterprises.
PTG Enterprises Can Resolve Ponding Water Issues
PTG Enterprises is a full service commercial asphalt contractor in the Baltimore area. We have been in the asphalt paving business for more than a decade, managing hundreds of pavement projects throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. When you call PTG, you can expect a fair proposal, professionalism, and quality work.
They say a good contractor is hard to find. We say you just haven’t met PTG yet!
Unlike those other asphalt contractors, we care about you and your business. In fact, when you hire PTG, you’ll work with owner Patrick Gillen from start to finish, from the initial site visit and pre-construction meeting to the final walk-through.
If you have any questions about How to Resolve Ponding Water Issues, please contact PTG Enterprises today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also check us out on Facebook and Twitter.
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