The Las Vegas Asphalt Parking Lot
When your asphalt parking lot was new, you were pleased by the unmarred expanse of lustrous black asphalt. Time has passed, however, and you are noticing that your asphalt is no longer in pristine condition. Perhaps its color is now more gray than black, or there seem to be new cracks or potholes appearing daily. Although every asphalt parking lot ages differently, here is a list of the most common factors that can affect the condition of your pavement.
Wear and Tear In Your Asphalt Parking Lot
Cars and trucks driving on your pavement place a lot of stress on your asphalt. Your lot was engineered for a specific volume and traffic below certain weights. If the number or weight of vehicles using your parking lot exceeds its specifications, your pavement may suffer.
Worn or Missing Sealcoating
Sealcoating helps extend the life of your asphalt while making it more attractive. Asphalt exposed to sunlight can lose its deep color, and the UV rays the asphalt absorbs can cause it to dry out and become brittle. Sealcoating can enhance the color, act as a sunscreen against UV rays and make your pavement more resistant to damages caused by automotive fluids.
Automotive Fluid Spills
Oil, brake fluid, gasoline and other automotive fluids can stain your asphalt parking lot pavement. They can also lead to premature deterioration of your asphalt. Sealcoating slows the rate at which these spills will reach the pavement, but it cannot stop their progress altogether. Stains should be cleaned at least twice per year if you maintain your sealcoating regularly.
Unrepaired Small Cracks
Small cracks may seem inconsequential, but if they go without repairs, more extensive damage can occur. Hot tires traveling across hot pavement can pull material out from the edges of the cracks, leading to larger cracks. As the cracks expand, water can infiltrate beneath the pavement, destabilizing the base and resulting in potholes or pavement that cracks in an alligator pattern.
What You Can Do
Professional maintenance by a reputable asphalt contractor can help you extend the life of your pavement and asphalt parking lot. At Affordable Striping & Sealing, we specialize in helping property owners protect and beautify their parking lots. We are committed to delivering exceptional results at reasonable rates to our customers throughout the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Our services include crack repairs, pavement markings, bumper blocks, sealcoating and parking lot striping. If you would like to receive a free estimate, you can call us at 702-222-9009 or complete our online form.
