Why do many asphalt resurfacing / paving projects not reach their maximum life expectancy?
The simple truth is most projects fail because there was never a solid scope of work developed.
To make sure you receive a solid scope of work you need the following:
- ASPHALT CORING: The asphalt parking lot must be cored to determine the thickness of the asphalt and sub-grade and the composition of the soils beneath the sub-grade
- SCOPE OF WORK: A solid scope of work is needed which takes into consideration the current asphalt condition, the current sub-grade condition, the life expactancy and your budget.
- SITE EVALUATION REPORT: A site evaluation is typically 10-30 pages and consists of pictures, video (Digital Site Evaluations), recommendations and budget numbers in a menu format outlining a Good - Better - Best plan
- PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN: After you spend $250,000.00 to properly engineer your paving project to last 20 years don't drop the ball at years 2, 3 and 4 where the asphalt will begin to oxidize and weather. Make it a priority to set up a preventative maintenance plan for asphalt seal coating on a 3 - 5 year rotation specifying a durable 1st coat squeegee - 2nd coat spray application for the longest lasting application begining 12-18 months after installation
Most paving projects begin to fail 2-5 years after installation simply because a solid scope of work (Game Plan) was never developed.
Contact us TODAY to allow us the opportunity to demonstrate how to maximize the life of your asphalt resurfacing projects.
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