Did you know that your asphalt parking lot affects the curb appeal of your business? The health of your company depends on being able to attract new customers, which is why it’s important to make a good first impression before they even walk through your doors.
Potholes, large cracks, and uneven pavement can lead people to believe that you neglect your business to the same extent.
Continue reading to learn how both you and your business benefit from. For more information, request a free estimate from one of our asphalt parking lot contractors.
Sealcoating
While sealcoating is a preventive measure, it does restore the look of your asphalt parking lot. Over time, UV rays bleach the color of your parking lot from black to dull gray. Sealcoating gives your asphalt parking lot the rich black color it had when it was first installed.
Our asphalt contractors recommend you sealcoat your parking lot within the first 1 to 3 years after installation. That way, your parking lot will have the best chance of avoiding cracks, potholes, and fading.
Not only does make your parking lot look new, but it also protects it from UV rays, precipitation, and automobile fluids. In other words, asphalt sealer prevents cracks and potholes so you can maintain curb appeal in the future. Since parking lots withstand more traffic than their residential counterparts, they often receive two layers of asphalt sealer. Depending on your climate and level of traffic, you can expect parking lot sealcoating to last 2 to 3 years.
Line Striping
Like asphalt, parking lot striping can fade over time. When you first notice faded parking lot striping, call our local asphalt contractors as soon as possible. As a commercial property owner, you are liable for any injuries caused by unsafe parking lot conditions. To protect yourself and your business, we recommend repainting parking lot spaces every few years.
Have you ever noticed how people park farther apart when snow covers line striping? Likewise, faded parking lot lines make it difficult for your customers and employees to find suitable parking. When parking lot spaces aren’t clearly marked, drivers are more likely to park farther from each other to avoid dinging their car doors.
Clearly marked parking spaces are important because they show drivers how much room they have to park. They also show that you take good care of every aspect of your business.
Repaving
Pavement can show its age in less than desirable ways through alligator cracking, deep potholes, and a sunken appearance. When this happens, it’s time to repave. Repaving essentially means that old pavement will be completely removed and replaced with new asphalt.
Doing this removes the foundation as well as the upper levels of asphalt. If you find yourself constantly having to make asphalt repairs, we suggest that you consider repaving for a long term solution.
Crack and Pothole Repair
Call our asphalt contractors as soon as you notice cracks and potholes. The sooner you call, the less likely you’ll have to pay for expensive repairs or even premature replacement. If potholes and cracks get deep enough, water can seep into the foundation to cause permanent structural damage. Once this happens, you may have no other option than to prematurely replace your asphalt parking lot.
The best way to protect your parking lot (and your budget) is to schedule crack and pothole repair as soon as possible. Keep in mind that large asphalt potholes decrease the safety of your lot and the number of usable parking spaces.
When a customer has to walk around large potholes just to get into your building, their opinion may lower before they even walk through your doors. Protect your professional reputation by protecting your asphalt parking lot.
Request a Free Estimate
Our asphalt parking lot contractors in Southeastern Michigan provide a range of services to maintain the appearance and function of pavement. Torequest your free estimate for asphalt repair, call one of our Allied Construction locations.
This blog post has been updated.