Why Does My Asphalt Crack And Sink?

Unfortunately asphalt driveways or asphalt parking lots do not have a lifetime guarantee, its not a question of IF the asphalt will crack its more of a WHEN it will crack

The thing is, asphalt cracking is inevitable and bound crack. Asphalt cracking can happen from many reasons, due to poor compaction, low quality asphalt, or quite simply the terrain the asphalt driveway was installed in. Cracks can be repaired after they appear but are not permanent solutions. These repairs prove to be ineffective when it comes to asphalt driveway repair, if the cracks keep growing and getting larger eventually you will need to remove and replace that damaged section.

Cracks Caused By Mother Nature

Snow and rain: Any kind of moisture can be bad news for your asphalt driveway or parking lot. Water is the most damaging element to your new asphalt pavement because it has a lineup of negative effects on your asphalt performance. Moisture digs into the gravel AKA your base, the foundation will shift and of course the surface will follow, eventually leading to those annoying cracks. Moisture decreases strength and durability and that is why we extremely recommend asphalt sealing!

The Sun: To keep it simple and to the point asphalt is very sensitive to the sun. The sun can causes damage from the heat alone, the heat loosens the asphalts solid integrity and will cause cracks and potholes when heavy vehicles drive on the area. Once again asphalt sealcoating is very important to prevent these issues. JL Enterprise, asphalt contractors specialize in all your asphalt repair and driveway repair, Don't hesitate to ask any questions or book a FREE estimate.

Ground movement: The ground is always shifting and changing, one of the reasons for this has to do with the weather, the ground freezes, thaws, and causes the surface to move with it. This will cause your driveway to shift, sink, or crack. Driveway repair will always occur but there are ways to get the most of your driveway for years to come! Follow JL Enterprise for more driveway repair tips, to get the best of all your asphalt paving needs!

WAYS TO PREVENT ASPHALT CRACKING

Like JL Enterprise always says "cracking is inevitable" due to mother nature, but if you hire high value professionals for your new driveway installation such as JL Enterprise you wont have these problems till well over the lifespan of your asphalt driveway. The best way to avoid these problems is to hire a professional asphalt contractor to install your driveway. Luckily JL Enterprise your local asphalt contractor in Denver, Colorado is always ready to help in just the click of a button.