Laying Down the Pavement

Insight to Help Take Care of Your Commercial Parking Lot

23 July 2021 by Clifton Sullivan

When you own a business or business property, the condition of its exterior and parking lot can lend a lot to the visual impression the building exudes to its customers. A well-maintained building and parking lot will look more successful and also provide a safe environment for customers and vendors to pass through and park, so keeping your parking lot in good condition is essential. The following are some recommendations to help you take care of your parking lot with the right maintenance.

Arrange For Regular Repairs

Maintenance and repairs to your asphalt parking lot are going to keep it in the best condition possible until it needs to be repaved. With regular wear and tear from vehicles and the aging process of the sun's rays and weather changes, your asphalt is going to form small and large cracks in addition to the deterioration of the entire surface of the pavement. 

Make sure you complete regular inspections of the parking lot either by hiring a paving professional so you can discover any areas of concern so they can be repaired. Look for sunken spots where water collects as this can indicate a foundation problem which will lead to full deterioration of the area through serious potholing. Also look for cracks with vegetation growth along the edges of the parking lot and through the center where cracks can form.

Arrange to have the parking lot damage repaired in a timely manner before the damage becomes too serious, which can result in the need for a full replacement of the pavement. You can protect your asphalt with regular crack patching and filling, followed by a sealcoating treatment every few years as the surface of the asphalt becomes oxidized and dried out. 

Maintain Parking Lot Barrier and Striping

In addition to maintaining your parking lot of any damage and cracking that can occur, you should follow up with the repairs with attention to the parking lot striping and barriers. Concrete parking and curb stops can become damaged over time and negatively impact the look and safety of your parking lot. Broken and crooked parking blocks should be replaced and reattached into the pavement. 

Whenever you repave your parking lot or apply a new seal coat protection, you should follow up with professional re-striping of the lot lines. Your asphalt professional can recommend a good re-striping service or complete it themselves just after completing the pavement work. For more information, contact a commercial paving service near you to learn more.

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