Now that winter has arrived and snow has begun to fall in the Twin Cities area, you want to make sure that your asphalt parking lot, drive way, and pedestrian paths remain safe through the winter months. Proper asphalt maintenance can be ensured in a number of ways this season, and the team at Gopher State Sealcoat is here to provide assistance.
Here are a few of the ways for you to successfully protect your asphalt pavement investment this cold, winter season:
Protect Your Pavement:
Although the winter season may be a little late to consider asphalt sealcoating, it an important step in preserving your pavement. A layer of sealcoat provides protection against the sun, rain, snow, and other weather events, so if you haven’t invested in this process yet, definitely put it on your list for next spring!
Remove Snow Quickly:
Next up, make sure that you get that cold, heavy snow off of your asphalt as quickly and efficiently as possible. Usually, a quality shovel or snowblower will do the trick, and will keep your asphalt from having to bear additional weight throughout the winter months.
Keep an Eye Out:
Finally, as you remove snow throughout this winter season, keep an eye on your asphalt paving. If you do see cracks or chips, and especially if you notice these cracks and chips growing, keep an eye on that area until spring. Once the temperature begins to rise again, make sure to fill in and sealcoat these problem areas so they don’t continue experiencing damage.
So, as winter weather gradually descends on us in the Twin Cities, make sure that you keep your asphalt safe until the spring. If you have additional questions or concerns about asphalt maintenance, don’t hesitate to contact the team at Gopher State Sealcoat. We are here to help!
