Keeping an eye on your parking lot is an important part of your maintenance program. Knowing when your asphalt is wearing due to weather or heavy usage means you can work quickly to fix any issues that might arise. Preemptive care is best, but when damage or wear and tear occurs, prompt asphalt repair will…
Updated on 12/23/2024 Stop cracks in their tracks to stretch your maintenance dollar Cracksealing extends the life of asphalt by preventing water from reaching the sub-base through surface cracks. This is a critical piece of preventative pavement maintenance, since water expands and contracts with the weather and can widen cracks at the surface and weaken…
Jobsite Location: Old Plank Road Trail Project Scope: Asphalt Joint / Crack Route and Fill of the 20 mile trail that runs from Joliet to Park Forest. Procedure: The crack is first routed out using a routing machine. The machine creates a ½-inch deep by ½-inch wide reservoir / channel for the crackseal material. Next,…
As soon as freshly laid hot asphalt begins to cool, the aging process begins. From that moment on, asphalt is broken down by oil, gas, sun oxidation, salt, water penetration, and cold weather. Refer to the following tips when making decisions regarding preventative maintenance on your parking lot(s): Carefully inspect your pavement on a regular…
Spring is the time to get in shape for summer; whether that means hitting the gym before swimsuit season or de-cluttering your house, ‘tis the season for new beginnings. Your business can also benefit from a re-fresh, starting with your pavement. Now is the time to evaluate, prioritize, and schedule repairs for your parking lots. …
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Winter is here and some of your parking lots may already be covered in snow, but that does not mean they should be buried on your checklist. In fact, winter is the perfect time to budget and plan for springtime parking lot maintenance repairs. In particular, crack sealing should be at the top of the list. Why? In simple terms, the answer is water. Wet weather throughout the winter months wreaks havoc on your pavement. Melting snow or rain seeps into cracks and softens or weakens the sub-base.
Even though your parking lot might be covered in snow, your pavement should not be buried on your checklist. Regardless of your location(s), asphalt and concrete repairs can and should be addressed throughout the winter months to prevent the spread of problem areas and to mitigate potential liabilities. After all, just one slip-and-fall injury could result in costly litigation, increased insurance premiums, and worst of all–a tarnished image.
If you are like most property and facility managers, you are in the thick of budget planning. But, don’t fret; the seasoned professionals at Rose Paving are here to help you transition between seasons.
With a tight budget, it can be difficult to allocate funds to parking lot maintenance. However, every dollar budgeted now for timely pavement maintenance will save four to five dollars in future rehabilitation costs.
This new series brings you surprising bits of trivia about our service lines. Here is a collection of fun facts you may not have known about cracksealing.
