Paving and Sealcoating Blog

There are a lot of frequently asked questions in the paving business. We thought we would share some interesting facts about asphalt that you might not know, but now you do!

For many property owners, the driveway leading to their home is a critical aesthetic that either looks great or grates on the eyes and tires. A cracked, potholed, and disintegrating driveway is not only about poor drive-up appeal, it is a signal flag to criminals because homes that are not well-maintained are broken into far more often than well-maintained homes are.

Parking lots, driveways, and roadways are typically subject to problems - alligator cracking is one of those.

Do you have holes and cracks in your parking lot? Those potholes can cost you more than just repair expenses. In addition to creating a poor impression on your customers, it opens up your business to personal injury liabilities. Why risk your bottom line and business reputation by leaving your property in a state of neglect? 

Hot crack sealing is proven to be one of the most cost-effective ways of extending the life of your parking lot and pavement.

Regular commercial pavement restriping offers three important benefits:

1. It helps ensure the safety of all those who use and visit your property
2. Reduces the expense and stress of personal injury and property damage liabilities 
3. Contributes to enhanced curb appeal and property value

As the old adage goes, you get what you pay for, and this applies to our services and products at Smith’s Paving and Sealcoating.

Weather is the number one culprit responsible for causing damage to surfaces paved with asphalt. Heat from the sun's rays, as well as rain on stormy days, will cause wear and tear on parking lot asphalt over time.  

All of us have had the experience of driving into a commercial parking lot and bouncing annoyingly through pot holes, or trying to discern how parking spaces are marked. Seeing stained pavement that’s been lightened over time is also viewed as a strike against the place of business.

Have you noticed that hairline cracks are starting to form or have been increasing on your parking lot surface? Then sinkholes, potholes, and bulges are not far behind.