Cracks and holes allow water to penetrate and seeps under the asphalt surface, which will almost always create a soft spot. Also, if you live where the temperatures create ground freezing, then this moisture under the asphalt surface will freeze and push the pavement up. Don’t forget to sealcoat your asphalt parking lot for added protection against moisture.
As they get bigger, plant roots that grow between cracks and out of potholes in your parking lot can actually push the pavement up and create even more damage to your asphalt parking lot.
All of these conditions can be avoided by practicing good asphalt maintenance by keeping cracks and potholes filled as they occur and then sealcoating to protect your entire parking lot.
The maintenance method in which hot sealant is applied to working cracks in the asphalt to prevent water intrusion and repair your parking lot or asphalt surface.
Trust Brothers Paving for your next commercial parking lot paving repair job to protect your asphalt from growing cracks and potholes in Pasadena, MD or the surrounding areas.