{"id":870,"date":"2023-08-08T15:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/?p=870"},"modified":"2023-08-15T17:33:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T17:33:41","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-asphalt-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmipavingandsealcoating.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-asphalt-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Asphalt Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nothing says, \u201cCome on in, we care!\u201d like a freshly sealcoated parking lot. Although one may not comment on it, you can really feel<\/em> the sharpness and sparkle of its presence on your walk into an establishment. One does<\/em> however <\/em>comment on the lot that is not taken care of, and you don\u2019t want to be the owner of that parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our top priority is to create and maintain safe, beautiful and convenient commercial parking lots for you. This is clear and simple with our proper sealcoat application experience. The dos and don\u2019ts, the ins and outs, etc., can get a bit confusing though. There is a lot of information out there! So, we are here to set the record straight, and let you in on all the nitty gritty details on how to avoid asphalt paving problems in a quick and accessible way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.<\/strong> Asphalt Repair & Maintenance: The Do\u2019s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regular cleaning: <\/strong>Do this to prevent debris, grass, weeds, and dirt from gathering and creating issues. This also helps in finding and addressing potential issues like potholes, cracks, or drainage problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sealcoating: <\/strong>This is a cost-effective way to maintain and protect your parking lot. It helps in protecting the asphalt surface from damage caused by water, UV rays, and harsh weather conditions. And it also makes your lot beautiful and sharp!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prompt repairs: <\/strong>Issues like cracks, potholes, or drainage problems need to be dealt with ASAP to prevent them from becoming bigger problems in the future. This practice also helps maintain a safe and functional parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use of appropriate products:<\/strong> Cleaning, sealing, and repairing your asphalt ensures that your parking lot is well-maintained. Using the wrong products can cause further damage to the asphalt surface and lead to additional expenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular inspections<\/strong>: This will support in identifying and addressing any issues before they become bigger and more expensive to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n