How do I maintain my new asphalt surface?
To get the most life and best appearance from an asphalt driveway, clean the driveway at least twice a year. Use a stiff broom and strong hose spray to remove all dirt and debris. Seal-coat the asphalt every two to five years to ensure an attractive, water-resistant surface.
What happens after the paving is complete?
It is best to wait at least 24- 72 hours before driving on the new surface. We often advise that you wait longer during hot weather. Following installation, be sure to follow a regular preventative maintenance plan, including sealcoating and crack filling, to keep your asphalt looking its best.
Asphalt Maintenance Plan
You’ve invested in a new driveway or parking lot for your home or business. Now, you want to make it last. By following this maintenance plan, you will prolong the life of the asphalt pavement.
- Wait at least 3 full days before allowing traffic on the new asphalt.
- You may walk on the new pavement immediately but keep automobile traffic off it for at least 3 full days or longer in hotter temperatures.
- Try not to park on the same spot during the first 6- 12 months while your driveway or parking lot is curing.
- Do not turn your steering wheel back and forth when your car is not moving. Take your time pulling in and out of the driveway or parking lot, as not scar the asphalt.
- Avoid driving on the edges of the pavement.
- Excessive weight from large heavy vehicles can depress your new asphalt.
- Keep heavy trucks and machinery off your new pavement. When storing campers for long periods of time, place a piece of plywood under the tongue jack and under the tires.
- Avoid using jack stands or car ramps unless a piece of plywood is placed under them to help distribute the weight.
- Avoid gasoline, oil, anti- freeze, and other fluid spills or leaks.
- These substances will dilute the liquid asphalt in your blacktop.
- Your asphalt may look smoother in some areas than in others.
- Asphalt has various sizes of stone, sand, and aggregates, which can cause a varied texture.
- Areas that have been hand raked and spread with hand tools may appear different in texture from those spread by machine.
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