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Making the most of your new paving
You have made an investment in your home or business through new pavement. Taking the necessary steps once the pavers have left, both immediately and in the down the road, can ensure that your pavement continues to look great for years to come.
Follow these instructions
- You must stay off of your newly paved areas for 3 -5 days. Asphalt needs time to properly cure and harden before traffic can drive on it. In times of hot spells, like mid-summer, you may have to stay off longer.
- Gas, diesel fuel, motor oil, and household chemicals must not spill on asphalt. Petroleum based products will soften and eat away at the asphalt causing it to break apart eventually leaving potholes.
- Motorcycle kick stands and car jacks/stands should not rest on paved surfaces. A small piece of wood should be placed to avoid sinking into and damaging the paved surface. This is especially true on hot summer days.
- Try to avoid dumpsters being placed on paved surfaces. If you need to do so, plywood should be placed first to avoid blemishing and sunken areas on your paved surface.
- Avoid turning the wheels of your car or truck when the vehicle is standing still, otherwise you may leave a blemish on your paved surface. Again this is especially true on hot days.
- Seal coating/crack fill – Paved areas should be seal coated. The proper time to seal coat your driveway is after it goes through a full freeze thaw cycle (winter).
- Seal coat will help protect your paved surface from the sun’s rays, water seepage, and other harmful contaminates.
Seal coating
Seal coating your home or business’ pavement will protect the asphalt from damage that can be caused by the sun, water, and other exposure to contaminants. This process can also bring back the rich, black color of freshly paved asphalt, making the area look like new again.
Having this done every two to three years will go a long way to preventing and addressing any cracks or damage that has been done to the asphalt. This can significantly increase the life span of your pavement.
Theriault & Sons has experience helping homeowners and businesses to best maintain their asphalt pavement and is happy to answer any questions that you may have about the best way to maintain this.
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