Your customers are guests on your property, so it’s important to ensure that they and your employees have a safe and easy time while there. Legal liability increases tremendously for commercial-property owners when parking lots fall behind on regular maintenance and repairs. We’ll discuss the key ways maintaining your blacktop reduces accidents to a minimum.
Avoid injuries
Though parking lots generally encourage slower movement, they are riskier than you’d think — tens of thousands of parking lot accidents occur every year. Inadequate parking lot maintenance is a leading cause of pedestrian injuries. Accidents are easily minimized by having your lot regularly maintained by a professional, and it can be easier and more affordable than most business owners realize.
Fixing cracks and potholes
Though smaller cracks and potholes can be temporarily mended with liquid crack fillers, larger damage requires professional attention. Deteriorated areas in asphalt can expand if they are not quickly repaired. Usually, repair entails milling out a minimum depth of 2 inches of asphalt, pouring hot mix asphalt into the area, and then rolling it to ensure compaction.
Asphalt sealing
Asphalt sealing is key to extending your asphalt’s lifespan. Without it, imperceptible cracks begin exposing the more vulnerable foundation below to the elements. As water increasingly permeates the exposed area, you’ll see larger “alligator cracking” as the foundation below shifts, often necessitating total replacement. To avoid this, keep cracks and potholes from even occurring with regular asphalt sealing. Fewer cracks and potholes means fewer potential accidents.
Clear pavement striping
Clear pavement lines guide vehicles to move in an orderly way and direct pedestrians to stay out of harm’s way. Ensure your pavement striping is done by a professional who uses the proper mixture of reflective material, and you can reduce accidents, even at night.
Keeping your patrons safe
A1 Professional Asphalt & Sealing is the most reliable asphalt specialist in the entire Midwest. Our expert parking lot maintenance services improve safety, limit legal liability and lead to greater repeat business. To obtain a quote or learn more, don’t hesitate to contact us today.