An asphalt driveway is terrific for giving you a solid entrance to your property and looks great after sealcoating is completed. Whether you have a residential home or a commercial property, an asphalt driveway and parking area enhance your property’s curb appeal. It also makes your property more valuable than when you just have a gravel driving area. If you are considering installing an asphalt driveway or if you just bought a property that has one, here are four driveway maintenance tips.
1. Replace the Sealcoat Regularly
Sealcoat is the secret sauce that helps an asphalt driveway stay in good shape for many years. Our experts indicate that the sealcoat creates a durable layer that withstands the effects of vehicles and weather over many years, but it needs to be replaced over time. According to Forbes, if you have an asphalt driveway, you should plan to reseal it every two to three years. Doing this will help the asphalt stay in good shape and keep your driving area looking its best.
2. Inspect the Driveway for Damage
One of the great things about asphalt is that it’s relatively easy to maintain. You can give it a close visual inspection for any tiny cracks, chips, or small potholes that might form. The relatively malleable nature of asphalt makes it easier to adjust to changing weather conditions throughout the year, but it can develop minor imperfections that are easy and affordable to fix.
3. Seal Small Cracks and Crevices
If your inspection turns up any small cracks or crevices, you can seal them easily to prevent weather, pests, or weeds from making them worse. We’ve observed that asphalt crack filler or crack repair tape is very affordable and can fill in and cover any tiny cracks and crevices, so they don’t get bigger and cause potentially costlier problems. The fix is fast and helps extend the life of your asphalt driving or parking area.
4. Patch Any Potholes or Bad Edges
You might find a small pothole, cracked edges, or crumbled asphalt during your regular inspections. If you do, you can fix it with asphalt pothole filler or a patching compound. You just clean out the pothole of any loose debris and apply the patch. Using a tamper helps compact the patch and smooth over your asphalt, so it will look good after a fresh sealcoating service.
Whether you need an asphalt driveway installed, maintained, or repaired, you can call or visit Pittsford Paving to learn more. We also offer a sealcoating service that makes old asphalt look new and last longer. We look forward to working with you soon!
