Are you among those who are tired of cracks in your asphalt? You may also notice various potholes and cracks in your parking area or driveway. It is very important to get them regularly maintained and replaced so that the life of these asphalts may get extended.
However, in spite of best maintenance, asphalts will not last forever. Their life can always get shortened by harsh UV rays, freeze-thaw cycles and heavy traffic. Then what is the right time to replace your asphalts?
Here, we have compiled few symptoms that you must check in your area of asphalt surface, to decide whether it needs to be replaced immediately or not.
Alligator cracks
Check the shape of the paved surface, whether it is resembling like alligator hide or not. You may give a closer look and check the crack patterns on various surfaces like your parking area or in your driveway etc.
If you find these cracks appear like series of scales then decide to replace the asphalt. You should not ignore whether such alligator cracks are seen only in few areas or in many areas in the paved surface.
Potholes
Through maintenance services, you can fix minor potholes however, when the pothole grows, or there are multiple potholes in the area of paved surface, then you may also consider asphalt repairing service.
Often such large potholes are very unsafe as they can damage your vehicles or it can also injure your family members. However, if the problem is too acute then replacement of the asphalt can be the only solution.
Problems with drainage
Whenever significant cracks are found in the pavement then it will allow water seeping below the surface and as a result, drainage problems will occur. If water gets trapped within the pavement, then it will create further problems.
Water will get pooled all around the building due to drainage problem and may cause various issues with your driveway and parking areas. This must be immediately corrected and replacement of asphalt will be necessary.
Faded pavement
The UV rays coming from sunrays for a long time can cause the pavement to get faded and it can turn them from black to gray. Such gray pavement is not only a cosmetic issue, but can also be another sign that the asphalt surface is getting weakened.
If it is noticed that your pavement has lost its color significantly then it is the right time to consider replacing asphalt.
