March is here! March brings shamrocks, spring air, and oh yeah… that really popular basketball tournament. But for those of you who maintain parking lots, you may be experiencing a different kind of madness: pavement madness. Now that the risk of winter weather has lessened, you may be noticing new potholes, widening cracks, and worn paint. The effects of winter are visible, and your to-do list has grown overwhelmingly since fall. Fortunately, you are not alone; you have Atlantic Sweeping and Cleaning. Let us help you make sense of the pavement madness!
Pothole Madness
Where did all these potholes come from? Often, potholes seem like they appear out of nowhere, especially after a long winter. Let us begin by addressing these most obvious of pavement problems. Potholes are not only unsightly, but also hazardous to vehicles and pedestrians. When left in disrepair, potholes only deepen and spread. Prioritize pothole repair! Our team at Atlantic can use infrared pothole repair. This type of repair is quick and lasting. It also ensures fewer freeze-thaw issues when the next freeze occurs. Do not wait another day before calling Atlantic to provide pothole repair. Our team will schedule repairs at a time that is most convenient for you and bring some sanity to the pothole madness.
Sealing Madness
How often does that parking lot need to be re-sealed anyway? Figuring this out on your own can feel like a complicated math equation. But it doesn’t need to be! Whether or not you know the last time your lot was sealed, our team can determine your sealing needs. Sealcoating your pavement on schedule helps protect it from the weather and extends the life of your pavement. In fact, it can extend the life of your pavement by more than 50%! That’s not madness, that’s smart! So, let Atlantic assess and schedule your next sealing job. Your pavement will thank you.
Striping Madness
We can not talk about sealing without talking about striping. After all, if you are going to seal, you need to follow the seal with re-striping. When we quote your sealing job, we will make sure to include re-striping your whole lot. At that time, we can also discuss any new striping that may help your parking lot function better. Do you need additional stop bars or extra reserved parking spaces? How about arrows to mark traffic flow? Now is the perfect time to add these features. So, the first rule of striping is stripe when you seal. However, it is also important to think about striping in between seal coats. You may not need to seal for another few years. But if you have an immediate need for new striping, we can handle that now instead of waiting. Talk to an expert on our team to see what will serve your parking lot best in the long run.
Now that we walked through those step-by-step, it doesn’t feel so much like pavement madness does it? So, leave the potholes, sealing, and striping to us and you go enjoy all the fun madness of march! Your pavement is in great hands with Atlantic Sweeping & Cleaning.