Here in Maryland the holiday themed snow shows up when it pleases, melts when it pleases, and leaves as much winter asphalt damage as it pleases. It is a simple process of the driveway soaking up water, freezing up throughout the winter, resulting in deep cracks that can destroy parking lots, roads, and driveways. When the cracks are noticeable, that’s when the process has been repeated several times, resulting in a need for more intensive asphalt repair.
Winterizing Asphalt
To keep your driveway safe from the fickle snowfall, it is imperative to focus on asphalt maintenance early this season. Paving your driveway before the first snow fall might be your last chance to seal out winter and spring runoff and keep your asphalt smooth and reliable. Shoveling your driveway as frequently as possible and avoiding that thin layer that gets pressed down by your car as you head to warmer more exciting pastures, will decrease the amount of damage you’ll have to face. While the cracks are not dangerous, they will certainly build up over the years.
Asphalt Repair
If you miss your moment of preparation, or would like to beef up your asphalt before the winter is at its height, there are many asphalt repair options. Rubberized asphalt filler can be used to mend any cracks and holes that are less than a half inch in size. For holes larger than this, you will have to fill them first with gravel. In addition to this you should apply a sealant to the flawed areas of your asphalt at least every three years.
PTG Enterprises will always help.
Any questions on how best to go about preparing or repairing your asphalt to keep safe against winter asphalt damage should be directed to the professionals PTG Enterprises. The winter’s effect on asphalts hasn’t changed since our opening in 2001, and our capabilities to assure asphalt safety have only increased.
If you have any questions about Pavement Deterioration and Maintenance or if you are looking for an asphalt contractor in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click heretoday! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Sources:
http://boston.nearsay.com/avoid-water-salt-damage-your-driveway-winter-preventative-treatments
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/repair-winter-damage-to-your-asphalt-driveway#b
