Are you starting to see puddles forming around your asphalt parking lot? You could have a few problems like water drainage, poor compaction, or even a subbase problem.
Here at JL Enterprise your local Denver asphalt contractor, are breaking down down the potential problems that your asphalt parking lot may have.
What Causes Puddles?
Puddles are caused by many things.
For example rutting can be one of your many problems. Rutting refers to depressions on the asphalts surface. Only two kinds of rutting can affect your asphalt paving. One of the two can be mix rutting. Mix rutting is due to incorrect asphalt installation. Poor compaction causes mix rutting due to the asphalt remaining spongey and causing dents in the asphalt by cars in your parking lot. The second possible reason for your asphalt failure is subgrade rutting. Subgrade rutting is characterized by divots and indentations in the parking lot’s subgrade. This type of rutting causes the parking lot pavement to collapse under heavy vehicular traffic.
The indentations inflicted on your parking lot by either type of rutting will quickly collect rainwater run-off and result in improper drainage. Call your local Denver asphalt contractor JL Enterprise for a free estimate and information on your asphalt parking lot.
Poor Drainage
Drainage systems are a crucial component of commercial parking lot construction. If you notice puddles of water that weren’t there before, it often indicates inadequate drainage. If excess water isn’t draining properly, it’ll penetrate the asphalt
pores and cause internal damage to your parking lot.
It Doesn't have to happen
The best way to solve you asphalt parking lot puddles is proper maintenance and timely repair. The first step in proper preventative maintenance is asphalt sealcoating. Contact your local sealcoating contractor JL Enterprise for a free consultation. Sealcoating your parking lot or drive within the first year after it is installed, and every 3 to 5 thereafter, it will greatly increase the pavement lifespan. When damages begin to appear it is crucial that they are sealed as soon as possible to prevent water penetrating
deep into the asphalt. If you suspect drainage issues, be sure to fix those as soon as possible.
With out a doubt, all pavements have a finite lifespan, but proper maintenance and repair can greatly extend – and even double its service life. Not only is this good for business, but also good for your bottom line. Contact your local Denver asphalt contractor JL Enterprise for more information!
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