There are three thing to consider before the cold weather coming.
First, crack sealing, should be done every three to five years to help protect the asphalt pavement or driveway. For this job to be done properly, the nightly temperature needs to be at least 50 degrees and before the leaves fall to the ground because they make it difficult to sealcoat effectively. If the weather permits, crack sealing can still be done.
Then, check the result of crack sealing. Even small cracks can be a major problem if not handled properly. Cracks often lead to storm water getting into the underlying rock supporting the pavement, and if the sub-base gets damaged, more cracks and holes can appear. This leads to more water getting in and the cycle continues.
Cracks produce a similar problem. If water fills up a pothole it can expand, making the pothole bigger. A small pothole in the summer will only grow in the winter months. Consider crack repairing is the right way to protect your investment through the winter months.
Finally, pooling water on your asphalt could mean the top layer is uneven, which could mean an issue with the sub-base and may lead to potholes. When this occurs, it may indicate a larger problem with the sub-base, and without proper attention, an uneven area could easily turn into a pothole. The correction may be as simple as patching the dipped section to make a level surface, or if the pooling water is really bad a drain might have to be installed. Not to mention that pooling water in warm months means ice in the cold months.
If you want to know more information about road maintenance, please feel free to contact us now, and we will reply you as soon as receive your inquiry.
