No Asphalt Likes a Rainy Day

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.  

As asphalt paving dries, it becomes brittle. Once water from elements like rain and run-off work their way through the asphalt, the gravel base underneath will begin washing away the foundation. Over time, this will break down the asphalt and weaken the pavement's structural support.  

Call Smith’s right away if you see cracks in your asphalt paving. Unrepaired cracks allow water to seep underneath. To prevent costly damage to the pavement, it's important to have any cracks repaired right away. Still, no matter how well asphalt paving is maintained, cracks will occur over time, and even a hairline crack will eventually lead to deterioration of the pavement. The higher the number of cracks, or the wider the cracks, the more extensive the damage is likely to be. 

No worries! We’ll repair all cracks to ensure rain and run-off won’t cause continuous damage.

Most of us don’t like the rainy seasons, your asphalt included. We can’t stand out there with umbrellas, but we can help keep damage to a minimum.