Frigid temperatures may cause asphalt to contract and cracks to form on its surface. To prolong your asphalt parking lot's lifespan and retain its visual appeal, conduct maintenance checks and repairs before winter is in full swing. Below are some asphalt repair guidelines to get your pavement ready for the cold.

3 Asphalt Repair & Maintenance Tips for Commercial Parking Lots

1. Fix the Cracks

A critical factor in asphalt maintenance is preventing water and harmful chemicals from seeping through cracks. Otherwise, these liquids will cause small fissures to expand and the asphalt to break, leaving potholes throughout your parking lot. Since contractors need warm outdoor temperatures for the hot mix asphalt, it’s preferable to carry out repairs before wintertime.

2. Eliminate Water Pools

If water pools are forming throughout your commercial parking space, call for asphalt repair. These puddles indicate an uneven surface, and asphalt patching is necessary. Get this done before winter to keep water pools from turning into ice and possibly causing slip-and-fall injuries.

3. Seal Coat Surfaces

Apart from waterproofing your pavement, seal coating prevents the sun's UV rays and chemicals, such as oil or gasoline, from damaging its surface. Moreover, seal coating gives your parking space a black finish, making it look brand-new. Paving contractors recommend applying seal coating in temperatures higher than 50℉, so have this treatment completed in the fall.

4. Remove Rubble & Debris

Clear all debris and trash from your parking spaces to prevent them from freezing on your lot and becoming difficult to remove. This measure will also prevent snowplows and other vehicles from crushing these objects against the pavement and damaging your parking lot.

Bryer & Son Asphalt Paving Co. can provide asphalt repair and maintenance procedures for your commercial parking lots and residential driveways. The family-owned and -operated paving company has been servicing businesses and homes throughout North and South Carolina since 1979. Call (704) 786-7787 to secure a free estimate, or visit their website to learn more about their asphalt repair and driveway paving services.