When Is It Cheaper to Replace vs Repair a Parking Lot?
Repair is cheaper when the damage is limited to a small portion of the lot and the base underneath is still sound. Replacement becomes the cheaper choice once structural failure covers a large share of the surface, usually around 25 to 30 percent or more, or when the base itself is failing. At that point, […]
How Long Does an Asphalt Parking Lot Last?
A well-maintained asphalt parking lot typically lasts 15 to 25 years, and some last longer with consistent care. A neglected lot can start to fail in as little as 10 to 12 years, especially in a climate like Central Ohio’s, where freeze-thaw cycles put constant stress on pavement. The difference between the short end and […]
How Much Does Parking Lot Resurfacing Cost?
Parking lot resurfacing costs vary widely depending on the size of the lot, its current condition, and how much prep work is needed before new asphalt goes down. Because every property is different, the most accurate way to know what your project will cost is through an on-site evaluation, but understanding the factors that drive […]
How Long Does Asphalt Parking Lot Repair Take?
Most asphalt parking lot repairs take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the type and extent of the work. Simple pothole patching can often be completed in a single visit, while crack sealing for a typical commercial lot usually takes one day. Larger repairs, like full-depth patching or sections requiring […]
Parking Lot Maintenance Checklist for Property Managers
A practical parking lot maintenance checklist for property managers should include monthly visual inspections, seasonal tasks tied to Central Ohio’s weather patterns, and longer-term milestones like sealcoating and crack sealing on a multi-year cycle. Staying ahead of small issues with a consistent checklist is one of the most effective ways to avoid the kind of […]
What Causes Cracks in Asphalt Parking Lots?
Cracks in commercial asphalt parking lots are most often caused by water intrusion, temperature swings, heavy vehicle traffic, and the natural aging of the pavement’s surface oils. In Central Ohio, freeze-thaw cycles make this worse, since water that gets into small openings in the pavement expands as it freezes, which widens cracks over the winter […]
Signs Your Parking Lot Needs Repair
Signs Your Parking Lot Needs Repair A parking lot can look “fine enough” for a long time. Then one winter passes, a few cracks open up, water starts sitting near the entrance, and a small pothole turns into the thing everyone has to drive around. That is usually how parking lot problems go. They rarely […]
How Often Should You Sealcoat a Commercial Parking Lot?
How Often Should You Sealcoat a Commercial Parking Lot? If you own or manage a commercial property, sealcoating is one of those maintenance tasks that is easy to put off until the parking lot starts looking rough. In most cases, a commercial parking lot should be sealcoated every 2 to 3 years, but that is […]
Difference between asphalt & refined coal tar
We can all agree that sealcoatings are an indispensable component of pavement maintenance programs and that the majority of these materials are based either on refined coal tar or asphalt. It is therefore imperative that both property owners and sealcoating professionals understand the very basic differences between asphalt and refined coal tar. You may not […]
Has your road deteriorated?
A new heavy-duty sealer manufactured by Star Seal has just been introduced to the market and is in high demand. TRITON ROAD-GUARD is a specialty coating, designed for road surfaces that have deteriorated over the years of use. Formulated with specialty resins, tough rubber/polymers, specialty chemicals and selects mineral fillers, TRITON ROAD-GUARD imparts flexibility and […]