Parking lot maintenance is an important aspect of caring for a commercial property. Without sound maintenance practices, the asphalt parking lot could start to degrade to the point where it may impact the experience of customers visiting the facility and lead to higher repair costs.
Ensure Any Drains For The Parking Lot Of Regularly Cleaned
Managing storm runoff is an important aspect of any large paved surface. For parking lots, it is common to design them with drainage systems built into them as this can prevent large puddles from forming that could make the parking lot difficult for customers and guests to navigate. Additionally, these drainage systems can protect the parking lot from deteriorating due to excessive moisture exposure. Making sure to regularly clean these drains can keep water flowing through them so that these issues are mitigated as much as possible.
Sealcoat The Parking Lot Every Few Years
Sealcoating an asphalt surface can be a simple option that will dramatically extend the usable life of these surfaces. When sealcoating is applied, it will be able to mitigate the deterioration that can occur due to moisture, vehicle fluids, and other substances that could seep into the asphalt and cause it to become brittle. For residential properties, a sealcoat may last for a decade or longer. However, commercial parking lots may need this done more frequently due to the amount of traffic that they will experience. For these facilities, this work may be needed every few years in order to preserve the protection that the asphalt enjoys.
Patch Damage To Speed Bumps
Speed bumps can be an integral part of your parking lot as they can help to make this a safer space by slowing the cars that are driving through it. Over time, the speed bumps can suffer wear that may have to be repaired. An example of this could be the speed bump actually wearing down in a way that makes it easier for cars to speed over it. Chips or chunks coming loose from the speed bump could actually cause severe tire damage to occur. Fortunately, asphalt speed bumps can be easily patched when either of these issues arises. By applying a supplementary amount of asphalt to the speed bumps, it is possible to restore them to their original condition. While the asphalt is curing, traffic will need to be directed away from the speed bump, but this is a process that may only take a few hours due to the limited amount of asphalt that will be needed.
For more information, contact an asphalt paving company near you.