A little attention in the fall can help protect your parking lot or driveway through the GTA’s colder months.
As temperatures drop, cracks and low spots in asphalt become more than cosmetic concerns. Water can enter damaged pavement, freeze, expand, and place further stress on the surface. Repeated freezing and thawing can turn a manageable repair into a pothole or a larger area of failing asphalt.
For property managers, business owners, and homeowners, fall is a good time to inspect pavement and address problems before winter makes them harder to manage.
These signs do not all call for the same repair. A small crack may be addressed before water works its way deeper into the pavement. A recurring puddle, however, may point to a grading or drainage issue that needs a closer look.
Why Drainage Matters in Cold Weather
When water sits on asphalt or flows toward a damaged catch basin, it has more opportunity to enter openings in the pavement. Once temperatures fall below freezing, that trapped moisture can contribute to further cracking and movement.
Check where water goes after a heavy rain. If it pools near entrances, loading areas, parking spaces, or the edge of a driveway, ask a paving professional to assess the cause. Repairing the surface without addressing a drainage problem may leave the underlying issue in place.
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