Why It’s Actually a Smart Time to Pave Your Parking Lot
No doubt you’ve seen plenty of asphalt paving activity this summer, which makes sense. Summer in Wisconsin offers the optimal weather conditions for blacktop installation.
But just because temps have cooled doesn’t mean all the paving fun is done! In fact, fall is a great opportunity to pave your facility’s parking lot or driveway … as long as you act quickly to get your project quoted and scheduled – and work with a paving company that provides proven expertise in autumn paving in the Dairy State.
Here are 3 key reasons to get on our calendar now.
Fewer Rain Delays
You might think summer and sunshine go together, but Wisconsin actually gets more precipitation in the spring and summer months than in the fall.
So if you get on Wolf Paving’s schedule in October, we’re more likely to be able to keep the date.
Faster Curing
Lower temperatures and humidity mean your asphalt sets and becomes drivable in less time.
On the other hand, faster-cooling asphalt also means less time for compaction – a critical process for creating a dense, strong, smooth, water-resistant surface. In other words, all the attributes you want for great-looking, long-lasting pavement.
Fortunately, Wolf Paving crews use advanced tools to calculate available compaction time. Our asphalt manufacturing experts are adept at creating optimal asphalt mixes for the current conditions. And our seasoned team follows industry best practices to achieve maximum compaction in the shortest possible time.
Preemptive Protection
If your parking lot is already showing signs of wear and tear, fall is the right time to fix it.
Whether you need parking lot pothole repairs or a full repave, getting it done now will prevent problems from getting a lot worse over the Wisconsin winter. Your fresh (or at least well-maintained) pavement will be more resistant to freeze-thaw cycles, salt corrosion and snow accumulation.
... Plus All the Other Reasons Not to Wait
These motivations to pave this fall add to all the advantages of getting new blacktop installed for your business, including:
- Safety and accessibility – A flat, freshly paved surface eliminates cracks as well as areas where water can puddle and freeze. So there’s less risk of people slipping and falling.
- Smoother experience – No visitor wants to hit a pothole in your parking lot, especially not when they’re already dealing with the rest of the stress of winter driving. Give them a smooth surface; they’ll appreciate it.
- Enhanced curb appeal – Make your business more attractive to customers, tenants, visitors and the community. Boost and retain more business.
So if you’ve been wanting but waiting to repave your parking lot, why not go for it now. Get started with a free paving quote.
