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lots in commercial establishments, like offices and retail stores,
are exposed to heavy traffic on a daily basis. For this reason,
property owners and managers have to keep an eye out on any sign
of pavement deterioration
like potholes and cracks which can obstruct daily operations. Sadly
though, heavy traffic is not the only cause for pavements to
deteriorate. Here are some other causes:
Extreme
heat
Summer
temperatures experienced in the East Coast states like New York and
New Jersey may not be as bad as ones experienced in Western states
like Nevada and Arkansas, but NJ property owners still have a lot to
worry about when it comes to extreme heat. Triple-digit temperatures
can cause asphalt paving to buckle, making them unpassable and unsafe
for vehicles.
Extreme
cold
If
extreme heat is not good for pavements, so is extreme cold. Here,
when the mercury dips low, a frost heave occurs which allows water to
get under the pavement. When the water turns to ice, the pavement
expands and thus tends to blow up, leading to cracks.
Improper
maintenance
At
times, the weather doesn’t pose any problems at all, but pavements
still deteriorate. Possibly the biggest reason? Improper maintenance.
To prevent pavement damage due to improper maintenance, property
owners should draw up regular cleaning and sealcoating plans with the
help of professional paving contractors.
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