We’ve discussed in the past what you should be doing before you get started with an asphalt paving project. However, we haven’t touched on what you should be doing after the job is done. So today we’ll be exploring what you should be doing after your asphalt paving project is finished.
Your Post Asphalt Paving Project To Do List
A to do list or plan for the future is the best way you can prepare for what you need to do regarding your driveway. To help you with that plan, we’ve put together a list of the things you should be doing after your asphalt paving project has just finished.
Asphalt Paving Post Maintenance
The most important thing to know when you or the contractor you’ve hired have finished an asphalt paving project is that the job doesn’t end there. You always have to make sure that you have a post maintenance plan ready for the future.
Make Sure to Plan Around The Weather
Take into account the weather conditions in your area and what your driveway will have to deal with. This is because the weather will play a part when it comes to what you’re going to need to do to keep your driveway from crumbling under the blistering heat or freezing cold.
Does it get hot enough that you can fry an egg on your driveway? Or is it cold enough to cause a glass of water to freeze overnight? These are just some things you need to keep in mind when you try to extend the lifetime of your asphalt driveway.
Avoid Immediately Driving Over Your Fresh Asphalt Driveway
One thing that many home and business owners think is that once the driveway has dried, you can freely drive over it. This can be a problem for the future as a freshly paved driveway can take around 24 hours before it properly sets. Anything heavy will cause it to deform. This can cause it to have a much shorter lifespan. So make sure to keep vehicles from driving over it during those 24 hours.
Make Sure to Do Frequent Sealcoating After Several Years
Sealcoating your driveway is an essential part of regular maintenance. This is because a good sealcoating every 2 to 4 years is a great way to keep your asphalt driveway fresh and crack free. This is because it makes sure that degraders like water and heavy sunlight hit the protective sealant and not the more vulnerable asphalt.
Avoid Placing Heavy Objects In The Same Spot
One of the things that makes asphalt stand out is how it can be very flexible. This both comes as an advantage and as a disadvantage. This means that it may be easier to install in the first place, this also means that it can take the shape of anything that’s placed on top of it. Heavy furniture and your vehicle can be a culprit in putting dents in your asphalt driveway. So avoid parking your car in the same spot and instead vary the location of the wheels to avoid leaving unsightly imprints in your driveway.