3 Top Preventive Care Measures for Commercial Asphalt
From driveways to parking lots, all commercial asphalt requires some preventive care. Keeping up with some simple steps will keep it in beautiful and durable condition over the years. The paving contractors at Billy S. Young’s Blacktop Paving in Crimora, VA, have recommended their care plan below for the best results with your investment.
Paving Contractors Guide to Asphalt Maintenance
1. Sealcoating
Sealcoating is the process of applying a protective coating on your blacktop. The sealcoat will protect asphalt from threats, such as the weather, moisture, oil, and sun rays. Though effective, the coat will wear down over the years and will need to be reapplied before the asphalt is exposed. Paving contractors can do this every three to five years for the best results.
2. Crack Filling
When the asphalt gets a crack in it, the crack will allow problems, such as moisture or weeds into the asphalt, which will damage it further. The crack will only spread unless it’s addressed. A contractor will blow out all the debris in the crack and dry it out. They will then fill it and reseal it. This works for a while but will need to be redone after a few years. Filling is a cost-effective, short-term choice for low-use areas or if you have plans to re-pave an area within a few years anyway.
3. Crack Sealing
If you want a more permanent driveway repair solution than filling cracks, have them sealed. The contractor begins by routing the crack, or grinding it so it’s wider. This makes room for them to fill the crack with a rubberized sealing material. The rubberized material is very flexible, which makes it durable in handling temperature changes or weight on the surface.
Whether you need a new blacktop paving project done or want maintenance done on your existing surface, Billy S. Young’s Blacktop Paving will provide long-lasting and impressive results. Their paving contractors use state-of-the-art equipment and their thorough training to create durable and beautiful surfaces. Contact them online or at (540) 949-0432 to request a free estimate.
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