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The condition of your parking lot is an extension of your business or your home. Maintaining your pavement enhances not just the curb appearance of your home or facility but also the safety of vehicles and pedestrians who pass it.
Preventative maintenance is critical for saving time and money on pavement preservation initiatives. By addressing parking lot problems promptly, you may prolong the life of your lot for years to come and save yourself from possibly high maintenance costs. This article will explain how to manage a concrete parking lot.
Proper Installation
The structural integrity of concrete is dependent on how it is appropriately placed and effectively installed. Concrete must be placed on a solid foundation to avoid severe degradation over time. If your concrete foundation is in poor condition, you should consider repaving your parking lot. It will ultimately save you money and hassle.
Regular Cleaning
Regularly cleaning your parking lot can help maintain the beauty and durability of your concrete as time goes by. A clean concrete surface will endure longer and make a better first impression on prospective consumers. Annual cleaning will refresh the look of your property while ensuring that the top layer does not deteriorate faster than it should.
Annual Sealing
A sealant protects porous surfaces against the corrosive action of salt and water. Sealing your surface to prevent further deterioration will result in a reduced need for parking lot concrete repair. The joints in your concrete are essential for preventing cracking and ensuring the structural integrity of your parking lot.
Crack & Hole Repair
Cracks and hole formation are inevitable in the long run, even if maintenance from sealing and cleaning is correctly done. Concrete will ultimately deteriorate due to age and usage, allowing water and dirt to enter. Moisture weakens the lot, resulting in additional cracking and deeper holes. Have flaws corrected immediately to prevent cracks from spreading.
Structural Inspection
You must do a regular inspection of the structural parts of the parking lot. Though you can see that the concrete is installed correctly and that it is durable, inspection done by experts in construction and paving is advisable. Paving experts may notify you of any weak points or places where the installation has been damaged. It will assist you in determining if you need to repave the whole area or fix certain sections.
Uneven Surfaces Repair
It is avoidable that uneven surfaces will soon appear in your concrete parking lot. Grind down the upper side of the uneven surface to create a smooth driving and walking surface. For low and sinking areas, a cement mixture can fix them. Pump a cement slurry underneath the area of concern or repair a pothole using a cold-mixed pothole filler.
Coating Application
Coating plays an essential role as a protective covering for concrete parking. It helps the parking lot endure the test of time until pavement replacement is done, typically after 20 years.
Repainting
Lines and stripes are beneficial for discerning spot divisions and traffic markers in your parking lot. It can’t be avoided to see it wear down and fade as time passes by. Therefore, repainting is done artwork to ensure that both vehicles and pedestrians will continue to understand the traffic patterns.
A routine maintenance program is essential and carrying out the mentioned tips can prolong the life of your concrete parking lot and avoid high maintenance costs. Contact Biondi Paving and Engineering Services now to establish a routine maintenance schedule for your concrete parking lot and be appropriately guided.
