Cracks or potholes can make your parking lot unsightly. It’s important to keep your lot in good condition to increase curb appeal and keep your customers safe. If you have a damaged parking lot, you have three options: asphalt patches, resurfacing, or a complete replacement. Here are the pros and cons of all of these asphalt paving projects to help you decide on the best fit for your business.

Asphalt Patches

If you notice cracks in your parking lot, you might be able to patch the holes. This can work if the cracks are less than a quarter-inch wide. This usually indicates that there’s not any deeper damage, so repairs are possible. You can use liquid patching materials to do this job yourself or hire an asphalt paving contractor to complete the job.

Resurfacing

If cracks in your asphalt are larger than a quarter-inch wide, you’re probably dealing with underlying issues in your parking lot. Filling in the cracks will only solve the problem temporarily, and your driveway will continue to degrade. It can also get expensive to repair many cracks.

One solution is to have it resurfaced. This process takes the top layers of asphalt paving off of your driveway and replaces them. This can revitalize your parking lot for a much smaller price than replacing it completely. This is a more enticing option if your parking lot is relatively new and should last you a few more years. Resurfacing will improve the look of your lot significantly.

Complete Replacement

It may be necessary to completely replace your parking lot if there are underlying structural issues under the surface that can’t be fixed by resurfacing. This is also the best choice if your parking lot is at the end of its 20-year life span.

Although the costs of replacing your parking lot are larger, it’s an investment in the future of your business. These repairs should last you 20 years or more and take away the worry of a damaged parking lot.

Need help with the asphalt paving in your parking lot? Call the experts at Musson Brothers, located in Rhinelander, WI. They’ve been in business for 73 years and complete both commercial and residential construction projects. Their professional pavers can smoothen and fill cracks in damaged asphalt, as well as replace your entire lot. Visit their website or call (715) 365-8700 to learn more.