Water pools very fast on a driveway in Arlington, WA when the fall rains kick in. If you have recently had a Slurry Coating applied to your pavement, you have taken an important step toward protecting it against the moisture we get in Snohomish County. However, applying a coat and walking away is not enough if you want the surface to last. Here is what you actually need to do to keep that Asphalt Pavement holding strong.
Routine Care for Local Pavement
Keeping Asphalt Pavement clean makes a big difference. Organic debris like fir needles, maple leaves, and moss hold onto moisture. If you leave them sitting on your Asphalt Pavement through a wet Arlington winter, they start breaking down and damaging the binder. Blow or sweep the driveway off on a regular schedule.
- Wash away oil or chemical leaks right away with a mild detergent and a stiff broom.
- Keep heavy commercial vehicles off residential Slurry Coating applications.
- Check drainage paths around your property lines to make sure water is not cutting across your sub-base.
Spotting Early Trouble Signs
Catching minor issues early keeps you from paying for a total repaving job down the road. Walk your Asphalt Pavement a couple of times a season and keep an eye out for changes.
If you see hairline cracks opening up or the rich dark color starting to turn gray and brittle, your Asphalt Pavement is drying out. Water finding its way into tiny cracks will freeze when temperatures drop below freezing, expanding and tearing the pavement apart from the inside out.
When to Bring in Coastal Asphalt Solutions
Some maintenance is fine to handle on a Saturday afternoon, but other times you need professional gear and materials. If you spot alligator cracking—where the surface looks like reptile skin—or depression spots where water will not drain, patching or a new layer is usually required. Coastal Asphalt Solutions is available when minor touch-ups are not enough anymore and you need a crew that knows how local soils behave in Arlington, WA.