Asphalt is generally considered the material of choice when you’re putting in a parking lot or commercial driveway, and for good reasons; although concrete can be tough and take as much abuse as asphalt, the climate is the determining factor. We get some pretty harsh winters, usually accompanied by ground heave which can crack almost any paved surface, including blacktop. The difference is that repairing concrete is much more involved and more costly. There is the extra advantage that repairs on asphalt are much harder to spot. blacktops in Columbus is also much less susceptible to damage from road salt than concrete and will not show stains as badly. When you add to that the fact that, even though it is petroleum-based so its prices are subject to some fluctuation with the price of oil, asphalt is almost always the less expensive of the two when it comes to installation.
Once your paving has been completed, you need to keep the surface well maintained, and professionals can help you there as well. Making sure that your parking lot or driveway is properly sealed with at least two coats of commercial sealant will help preserve the look as well as the life of the surfaces involved. Optimally they will use a squeegee machine to apply the first coat, with the second coat being sprayed on for the best seal.
Like all materials, blacktop is susceptible to damage over time. Often this is the result of putting it down over an improper base material. Either the wrong material was used or it was put down with gaps where water can seep in and cause damage like cracking or shattering. Once water gets into the base, it can compromise large sections of paving. This is why it is so vital to have your paved areas inspected regularly and make sure any cracks are properly filled before they turn into potholes, which call for patching, or before the entire area has to be completely overlaid. This can be costly, but regular maintenance will help you avoid this unpleasantness. Experts in Blacktop in Columbus will be happy to work with you to arrange this service as well as any striping you may need.
hill’s blacktop has been in the paving business for a long time and they are anxious to become your one-stop paving maintenance professionals.