As the change of the temperature, the pavement cracks may be caused by different reasons. Some factors are following:
The Sun
Believe it or not, even the sun can damage pavement. It can cause any moisture to dry up, making it brittle. This leads to developing cracks due to regular traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian. That’s why it’s important to use quality asphalt paving material that will stand up to the elements during the summer, and even sunny days during the winter.
Freezing and Thawing
The freezing and thawing cycle during the winter months can cause pavement to shift. The severe storms that pavement suffered in recent years have led to many property owners seeking asphalt repair services. Some natural movement is to be expected, however, making regular asphalt pavement maintenance necessary.
Fatigue Cracking
Also known as “alligator cracking,” this is a common problem that affects parking lots. It is typically caused by traffic or leaving heavy vehicles parked in one spot for extended periods of time.
After classfiing the kinds of cracks, it important to avoid the crack happening. If you have any question about road maintenance, please feel free to contact us.
