Laying Down the Pavement

Why Asphalt Overlay Might Be A Good Option For Your Business

1 March 2023 by Clifton Sullivan

Does your business have an asphalt lot or other section of pavement that has cracks starting to show? If you are thinking about ripping it up and putting brand-new asphalt down, you might want to push pause on that idea for one moment in favor of looking at another option. Asphalt overlay is the process of putting new asphalt down on top of your existing pavement, and going this route may provide you with a number of key benefits.

Save Money on Labor and Materials

When you opt for the asphalt overlay, you are only putting a light layer on top of what is already there. It will take much less time to get this job done as opposed to having to rip up all of the existing pavement, create brand-new asphalt, and put brand-new pavement into place. You will save time and money because it won't take the contractors as long, and they won't have to use as many materials to get it done.

Fix the Run-Down Appearance

When you have cracks showing in your parking lot or elsewhere on your commercial property, it creates an unprofessional look. It makes you as a business owner seem like you don't care about maintaining your property. As long as the cracks are not too bad, a simple asphalt overlay will cover up these cracks and leave your lot looking brand new again. You can fix a run-down appearance into something that looks much more professional in just a day or two.

Reduce Liability

If the cracks in your lot are more severe, you might be at risk of having an employee or a customer trip and fall as they move across your property. If it's clear that the crack is bad and it's been there for a while, you could be held accountable because the injured person will say that you have been negligent in taking care of your lot. An asphalt overlay that smooths out the lot and covers the cracks makes your property safer and reduces your legal liability.

Better for the Environment

Is your business in the middle of a campaign to significantly reduce your environmental footprint? Then this might not be the right time for a full parking lot replacement because that will create more waste. A simple asphalt overlay is more sustainable and environmentally friendly, and you can even seek out asphalt that is made from recycled materials in order to keep your footprint even lower.

Contact a professional to learn more about asphalt overlays. 

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