The Many Asphalt Damages of Winter
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: December 16 2015
- Written By: Seal King
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Winter weather this years has been coming and going around the Minneapolis/St Paul area. This season’s highs and lows take a huge toll on the roadways, parking lots and even your driveway. You may know firsthand how much damage this can cause your vehicle, the tires, rims and even the suspension. And, in previous winters, you may have wondered why so many potholes seem to appear during the colder months. The primary reason that road conditions deteriorate each winter is moisture, generally in the form of rain, ice and snow.
Over time, this moisture can penetrate the surface of concrete and asphalt and cause significant damage. While this feature can help absorb moisture and keep it from pooling on roadways, it can lead to large cracks, potholes and crumbling pavement. You may wonder why this is worse in the winter than in the summer months? The answer is simple — the cold temperatures freeze the moisture (water mixed with oil and other moisture from vehicles) and the expansion that takes place when the water turns to ice causing the pores in the roads to also expand and eventually causing cracks, holes and crumbling pavement.
What You Can Do To Combat This Problem
Other than avoiding these cracks and potholes when you drive (and walk) this winter, is there anything that can be done to repair the roadways, sidewalks, parking lots and driveways this winter? As a matter of fact, there is…Seal King has been in the pavement maintenance business since 1991 and maintains the highest standard for all of the services we provide. One area where we specialize is in asphalt repair. Our team can fully assess an area in question for cracks and let you know what you can do to keep the area from becoming more damaged this winter.
Seal King can seal even the smallest cracks in asphalt so that the cracks do not spread and become a bigger problem. If the damage is already extensive, our professional team can patch the area first and then seal it so that moisture cannot cause further damage.
Seal King’s sealcoating services will keep your asphalt looking its best, and will keep it safe. It actually extends the life of your asphalt, slows down oxidation and weathering, and forms a barrier against gas and oil spills. There is a lot you can do to prepare for the winter months that are here. Partner with Seal King for all of your asphalt repairs!
