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If you have a parking lot, you will need
asphalt crack repair at some point — it’s
unavoidable. The reasons asphalt cracks
are many. If the pavement was poured
too thinly, this can result in cracking.
The asphalt has to be thick enough to
withstand repeated exposure to heavy
vehicles.
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But even if the asphalt is the correct
thickness, if the prep site underneath
was not done properly, this can also lead
to cracking. Asphalt needs a strong
foundation. The site needs to be
excavated, leveled and filled with the
right mixture of materials so that it
provides the necessary stability.
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Weakened paver seams can also lead to
faster cracking. Every parking lot has
seams, because after all, you cannot lay
the asphalt down in one large sheet.
Constructing the joints is challenging
even for a seasoned paving company.
Factors including weather, type of
equipment, size and shape of the lot and
more can all affect the strength of the
joints.
Poor Maintenance Results in Needing
Asphalt Crack Repair
But most asphalt cracks due to lack of
proper maintenance. When you first have
your parking lot installed, your contractor
will likely include a sealant as part of the job.
But these do not last forever — they need to
be reapplied periodically. But like many of
life’s chores, if there’s no emergency, the job
may be shelved.
In the meantime, small cracks begin to
appear, and they slowly get larger. Slowly is
the key here, because it’s not the type of
damage you may notice right away — it’s
insidious. And the cracks are not just ugly;
they act as a portal for rainwater and
snowmelt to penetrate your lot’s surface,
eroding the substrate and undermining the
integrity of your entire lot.
Tools for Asphalt Repair in the Stateline
Paving state
If you have cracks in your local parking lot,
call us for asphalt crack repair. Our
sophisticated equipment means the job we
do will last. We use a special air pump that
blows dust and dirt out of the cracks to
improve adherence to the repair material.
We apply the material using exceptionally
high heat, melting the sides of the crack
together and filling in all empty spaces. The
result is a strong bond that no moisture will
penetrate.
Although many homeowners and small-
business owners take on asphalt crack repair
themselves, this is not always a good
decision. If you are repairing a few small
cracks in your driveway, you are likely to do
little harm attempting the job yourself
(though you might also do little good).
But if you have a larger or commercial lot,
the stakes are higher. The time and energy
you would invest in trying to do a job you
have neither the tools nor the skills for will
likely lead to disappointment. Even if the job
looked nice when you were done, you may
not be aware that the cracks were not 100
percent sealed, and moisture still may be
seeping into your asphalt parking lot.
Call State line paving and get a free
estimate on asphalt crack repair for your
parking lot.
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