Over the course of time, there are many potential problems and issues that could be encountered by your asphalt driveway. These problems can lead to potentially significant structural issues for the pavement that will have to be repaired.
Depressions Along The Tire Path
Depressions along the path that your car's tires will most often take over the asphalt can lead to depressions forming in it. In addition to compromising the look of the asphalt, this will also lead to the asphalt experiencing moisture damage. While this may not seem like a related problem, the depressions that form can trap water, which can greatly increase the risk of cracking or other damage occurring to the pavement. Unfortunately, this is an unavoidable problem as the weight of your car will gradually compress the asphalt along the wheel path. Luckily, it is possible to repair these wheel depressions by using a filler. This can prevent water from being able to puddle in these areas, and it can also restore the appearance of the asphalt.
Alligator Cracks
Alligator cracking is another common type of pavement issue that a homeowner will need to have addressed. These cracks are able to form over large areas of the pavement's surface, and they can severely degrade the strength and integrity of the pavement. If alligator cracks have formed in an area of your pavement, you may be able to limit the damage that they cause if you act quickly to repair this problem. For example, there are patches that can be applied to the alligator cracks that will close them and limit their ability to spread. More extensive alligator cracking may require either a total or partial resurfacing of the pavement in order to repair.
Areas Of Swelling In The Pavement
Swelling pavement will experience areas of it that are bulging upwards. Often, these areas will also have deep cracks in them due to the stress that the bulging has created. One of the more common causes of this type of damage can be large roots growing under the asphalt as this can put a lot of pressure on the pavement above it and cause it to shift upwards. Additionally, those that have built their driveway over expansive soil could find that this occurs due to the soil expanding in size when it rains. A paving repair provider will be able to assist a homeowner in identifying the issue that is causing the bulging and the most effective repairs for restoring the pavement and preventing this problem in the future.
For more information, contact a company like New England Paving.
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