{"id":866,"date":"2023-07-10T17:26:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T17:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/?p=866"},"modified":"2023-07-11T16:03:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T16:03:57","slug":"top-causes-of-asphalt-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/top-causes-of-asphalt-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 4 Causes of Asphalt Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>First impressions of your business are formed before a customer even sets foot in your store. Your commercial parking lot is where that impression <em>starts<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers take note of whether your parking lot is freshly sealcoated or if there are pesky potholes to drive around causing them to feel like they\u2019re navigating a maze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To negate any adverse impressions, you first have to be aware what causes asphalt to break down. These factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Environment (ie. sun, water, UV rays)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy trucks\/traffic loading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance efforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motor oil and gas leaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deficient draining systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retailcustomerexperience.com\/blogs\/the-real-impact-of-store-appearance-on-your-bottom-line\/\">Retail Customer Experience<\/a>, 70% of customers have had a negative experience, including parking lot issues, at an establishment in the past six months. To really drive the point home, 64% of customers have left an establishment because of poor physical appearance. Don\u2019t let those customers be yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a more in-depth look at causes of pavement deterioration, as well as ways to prevent them and really W-O-W your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ca56ed46 gb-headline-text\"><strong>1. Environmental Factors Deteriorating Your Asphalt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sun and its UV rays aren\u2019t only giving you that gorgeous Florida tan, they are also creating a chemical reaction in your asphalt pavement. If you muttered, \u201cuh oh\u201d, it\u2019s understandable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-91edd5cf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-91edd5cf\" src=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-1.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"july-23-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-1-300x129.webp 300w, https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-1-768x329.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is called oxidation. The heat and UV rays combine with oxygen in the air to weaken and break down the chemical bonds of your asphalt. Your asphalt will eventually turn gray, become brittle and cause fatigue cracking and edge cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the long <em>and<\/em> short run, this process isn\u2019t ideal for your wallet <em>or<\/em> your potential 5-star reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping up with routine <a href=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/additional-maintenance-services\/\">parking lot maintenance<\/a> like patching holes and sealing fatigue cracking is very important in locations like Florida. The sun beats down on your asphalt constantly and you don\u2019t always notice its effects right away! But, the cracks are there, and waiting for repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f66023b3 gb-headline-text\"><strong>2. Traffic Loading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wheel load, speed, tire pressure, and heavy traffic are all things that can bear extra weight on your commercial lot. Unfortunately, many of these are just part of commercial business but <em>you<\/em> will have to pay the consequences if you experience asphalt damage because of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where routine maintenance to prevent the deterioration of asphalt comes in handy. Routine <a href=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/sealcoating\/\">asphalt sealcoating<\/a> is one of the most supportive things you can do for the quality and longevity of your commercial parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eb7213f9 gb-headline-text\"><strong>3. Motor Oil and Gas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides being unsightly, oil and gas stains cause your asphalt damage over time. These liquids literally break down the bonds of what\u2019s holding your asphalt together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9625e1f9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9625e1f9\" src=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-3.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"july-23-3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-3-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-3-768x514.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You know those small, barely there cracks, or cracks that have already turned into potholes? Well, gas and motor oil will have their way with those in no time causing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Full discoloration\/gray-blue asphalt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cracks, brittle and weak asphalt leading to more cracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potholes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tip: A little dish soap goes a long way! Along with a hard bristle brush and some elbow grease, you can sparkle up your asphalt from oil and gas leaks and prevent any further cracking and damage. Keeping your lot clean helps too. Any debris or trash should be removed immediately to prevent stains and\/or leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7201f46d gb-headline-text\"><strong>4. Water and Drainage Deficiencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but certainly not least, <a href=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/prevent-water-damage-to-ashpalt-parking-surface\/\">water and drainage deficiencies<\/a> are always plotting against your freshly laid or older asphalt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water, like all the other asphalt enemies, erodes your asphalt at a speedy rate causing cracks, potholes and discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch basins, and sewer drains are absolutely imperative to the structuring of your commercial parking lot and longevity of your asphalt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-57544480 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Contact Us for a Free Repair Estimate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Florida\u2019s top paving company, our team is experienced in asphalt repair and prevention processes, as well as designing parking lot plans that prioritize longevity, and proper drainage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team can handle <a href=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/asphalt-paving\/\">asphalt paving<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/sealcoating\/\">sealcoating<\/a>, concrete work, and <a href=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/parking-lot-striping-and-pavement-marking\/\">striping<\/a> for commercial properties, including condos, HOAs, hotels, shopping malls, and more.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/free-estimates\/\">Get a FREE quote<\/a> for your commercial paving job today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d25e0765\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d25e0765\" src=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-2.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"july-23-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/july-23-2-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"The Top 4 Causes of Asphalt Damage\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/top-causes-of-asphalt-damage\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Top 4 Causes of Asphalt Damage\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":863,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/866"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=866"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/866\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":868,"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/866\/revisions\/868"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}