Protecting Your Asphalt: Preventing Standing Water in Your Parking Lot
Walking outside after a storm, you may notice a few small puddles have appeared throughout your parking lot. Seeing these puddles directly after a heavy rain is normal and isn’t usually a cause for alarm. However, if puddles of standing water remain after a couple of hours, there is a significant chance of water damage being done to your pavement. Read on to learn the common causes of pooling and standing water, the negative effects it has on asphalt, and how you can prevent it.
Causes of Pooling Water
While sealcoating your parking lot helps to protect the asphalt from water and other elements, it doesn’t mean water damage isn’t possible. Water can pool for a variety of reasons. A high volume of heavy equipment traffic in your parking lot can lead to ruts in the asphalt. Over time, the heavy weight from these vehicles and machines will depress the surface of your parking lot, creating an ideal place for water to collect. Drainage issues in your parking lot is another reason water could be pooling. These issues can be fixed by hiring a team of professionals to evaluate and install the proper drainage methods for your parking lot.
Damaging Effects to Asphalt
Why is standing water damaging to your asphalt? The surface of your pavement isn’t the issue that needs to be addressed. After sitting for long enough, the water will start to deteriorate the sealcoating, allowing it to seep further into the pavement. Over time, this water damage can create cracks in the asphalt that can absorb oxygen, UV rays, and more water, causing further damage.
How to Prevent Standing Water
Ignoring these puddles can lead to deterioration and require costly repairs. The best way to prevent standing water in your parking lot is to hire our team of professionals at AAA Total Property Solutions to regularly clean your pavement of any gas or oil residue, seal cracks as soon as they appear, and reapply sealcoating to your parking lot every 1 – 3 years.
If you are already experiencing dents in your pavement or draining issues in your parking lot, our team can help by quickly and efficiently repairing the indented pavement and installing proper drainage systems. To learn more about the commercial pavement upkeep and repair services we provide, or for any questions, call (912) 275-8117 or visit aaatps.com/contact to fill out our contact form and get in touch with one of our specialists.
