Parking Lot Base Repair
Having to complete parking lot base repairs is an inevitable part of commercial property management. While you might be hesitant to invest in the work, addressing damage early and often can help extend the life of your asphalt surface and protect your bottom line.
The first step in parking lot repair is to remove debris and contaminants that have accumulated on the surface. Walk the entire perimeter of your lot from edge to edge and inspect it for oil stains, fuel, grease, dirt, gravel, leaves, and other debris that may be damaging the asphalt surface or sub-base.
Once all the unwanted materials are removed, you should be left with a clean, smooth asphalt surface that is ready to receive further maintenance. This can include repairing potholes, resurfacing, and sealing the asphalt to keep it protected from UV rays, water, salt, oil, gasoline, and other external factors that could damage the surface over time.
Parking Lot Base Repair Is an Important Part of Commercial Property Maintenance
A common form of asphalt maintenance, crack sealing is the process of filling cracks that measure at least a quarter-inch wide. This prevents water from infiltrating into the surface, causing further damage and corroding the sub-base.
A less expensive option than a full replacement, resurfacing can be completed over existing asphalt surfaces. However, this method doesn’t solve issues that are present beneath the existing asphalt, such as poor sub-base compaction or serious structural problems.
When the base of an asphalt surface has failed, it must be replaced and remedied. Thankfully, Kansas Asphalt offers base repair services that can add 8-10 years to the lifespan of your parking lot.
If your parking lot has any stains from vehicles or grease, you should blot them with paper towels or kitty litter to soak up the stain before sweeping them away. If the stains are set in, you can use TSP or a commercial degreaser to remove them.
Using a street sweeping machine to clean your parking lot each season is an effective way to prolong the lifespan of your parking surface. This can remove any stubborn stains that have developed and reveal any necessary repairs, like growing cracks or potholes.
Depending on the condition of the current asphalt surface, you might be able to resurface your existing parking lot with new asphalt. This can be an excellent choice if the existing asphalt is sound and there are no serious problems with the existing concrete base layer.
If the surface of your asphalt is severely damaged, a repaving is an ideal solution. This includes removing any damaged asphalt, repairing the surface, and installing a new asphalt base layer.
A repaved lot typically costs more than a simple patch, but it will last longer. It also offers a more professional look, which can be attractive to customers and potential business owners.
A cost-effective alternative to resurfacing, crack sealing is the process of filling small cracks with a liquid-based filler that won’t clog. Performing this routine every year can extend the lifespan of your parking lot by up to a decade!