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As a property manager, one of your biggest concerns is looking out for the safety of your clients, customers, and visitors. Often, the biggest hazard during the winter is the snow and black ice which can make parking lots and driveways hazardous, especially when strewn with craters. Consider these reasons why you should invest in pothole repairs before winter strikes. 

What Happens to Potholes During Winter?

If potholes linger until the cold season, they will continue to widen and deepen. They are susceptible to what’s known as the “freeze-thaw” cycle, where moisture seeps into the cracks of the driveway or parking lot and then freezes. The freezing expands the hole, and then after it melts, the integrity of the surface weakens even more. 

They also become vulnerable to a surprisingly damaging force — snowplows. While these tools are useful for snow removal, their teeth can scrape the surface of your lot, and exacerbate any scratches or potholes that are already there. When you schedule pothole repair in the fall, you make the area less vulnerable to the effects of plowing.

Why Not Wait Until It Gets Colder?

pothole repairSince potholes are likely to expand during the cold months, you’ll wind up having to spend more on the enlarged holes. Additionally, repair companies tend to be busier during the winter, which could result in longer wait times or higher fees.

From another perspective, when a car hits a pothole, it can damage or puncture the tire, cause one's steering system to become misaligned,  degrade the shocks and struts, or result in other serious mechanical issues. You don't want to think that there was something you could do to prevent a potentially serious accident, especially one in which you might be found legally liable, by allowing a pothole to linger.  

 

When residents and property managers near Lincoln, NE, need a materials expert, they know to consult LP Stewart and Sons. In business for over 75 years, these rock, sand, and gravel specialists can perform swift pothole repairs to return your surface to its original smooth condition. You can start a conversation about your needs by calling (402) 423-5676. Learn more about the company by visiting their website

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