When you own a commercial facility, the safety of your parking lot protects employees, guests, and vehicles on your property. Potholes occur when pavement suffers too much wear and tear without proper maintenance. Honolulu’s pavement markings company, Pacific Striping, offers a few ways to stop potholes in your lot.

How to Prevent Potholes

1. Take Care of Minor Repairs

Don’t wait until massive potholes are destroying your lot. Pay attention to small cracks and have them repaired before they widen and sink into deep holes. Investing in regular maintenance will save you time and money in the long-run.

2. Get Rid of Water

Water wreaks havoc on pavement, especially if it seeps into sublayers via cracks and holes. After heavy rains, remove standing water quickly. Check that your property has proper drainage and if not, call a professional to assess what is causing so much pooling. Sealing cracks will keep water from penetrating and weakening your lot.

3. Patch Regularly

When depressions start to form in your pavement, especially in high traffic areas, patching is a quick repair to reinforce the stability of the asphalt. Patching will stop more deterioration and help you avoid a more costly repair down the line. This process can also level excavated areas. Patching comes in a few forms: surface for temporary fixes, spray-injections for small areas in wet weather, and hot or cold patching for deeper spots.

4. Refresh the Parking Lot

When you notice it is time to redo your pavement markings, inspect the integrity of your lot as well. Once lines start to fade, your asphalt may also be weakening. Upgrade the entire parking area, even if there are no noticeable potholes. Regular refreshing strengthens your lot and also keeps your property looking top-notch.

5. Seal Surfaces

Ask your asphalt contractor about seals to help prevent cracking and keep water out. Fog seals are good for aging pavement while chip seals offer a fine layer of aggregate to slow deterioration. Microsurfacing prevents water penetration.

For pavement markings and pothole repair on Oahu, rely on Pacific Striping. Their 24-hour service will ensure that your parking lot always looks its best. This locally owned and operated company can service lots of any size. To learn more about their pavement marking services, call (808) 859-3664 or visit their website.