Long island, 11th June, 2016 - “Asphalt is the most favored material when it is about driveway repairs. The fact that it’s affordable and easy to repair makes it all the more appealing to a great number of people, nevertheless, asphalt isn’t as sturdy as its concrete counterpart. The requirement for asphalt repairs in Long Island may take place more frequently as compared to the requirement to fix concrete driveways” says the chief contractor of Better Road Construction. Here we’ll have a look at the most common problems, so you can better prepare yourself from preventing any further damage to your valuable investment.

Corrosion & graying:
Over time, water, oil, gas, harsh sun rays, particularly in Long Island, will cause havoc on asphalt pavement. The older the asphalt road gets, the more contact to outdoor elements, the more the pavement will weaken and change to a gray look. This graying is an indication that the pavement is corroding and drying out. The drier it gets the more fragile it’ll become and the more susceptible to cracking. It’s essential that asphalt repairs are done in time to avoid further decay.

Raveling:
This is yet another asphalt paving maintenance problem to be cautious of. When the sealant, which acts as an adhesive, that’s employed to seize the stone & sand particles that make the pavement starts fading, this is called raveling.

The base of the concrete will look uneven as pieces of the pavement away and separate. This will create a gap for water to go through into the base material.

Linear Asphalt Cracks:
Slanting & longitudinal cracks are very usual in asphalt road as it gets older. Starting small, they’ll get bigger over time. Again, any opening in asphalt is a possibility for water to get through. Pavement expansion because of cold and hot temperatures will persist to make the gaps to expand.

Sealcoating the concrete early on aids lock-in the fastener and prevent cracks from taking place.

Vegetation growth:
If joints or cracks in pavements are left unfilled, weeds, grass and other vegetations – even trees can grow right through the parking lots. Not just this make for an inept looking parking spot, but the roots of the plants can cause extreme dents to the foundation of the pavement. Furthermore, as the vegetation grows, the roots & the noticeable plant will broaden the opening allowing more water gets through the surface corroding the base materials.

“Hope these information will help you protect your costly asset from any sorts of serve damage and expensive maintenance expenses” he concluded.

About the company:
From paving and sealcoating to repairs & maintenance, Better Road Construct offers everything to meet your asphalt needs in Long Island. For quality asphalt sealcoating in Long Island, contact them at (914) 906-7717. Visit http://www.betterroadsconstruction.com/ for more information.