Frequently Asked Questions About Asphalt Paving

Although asphalt is generally a low-maintenance aggregate, here at Minnesota Roads & Parking Lots, we understand the importance of protecting your investment. Our driveway paving contractors will recommend a preventative maintenance plan and will provide you with literature so you can take a proactive approach as well. Our driveway contractors will walk you through the step-by-step process. If you have any questions, feel free to call us anytime.

While we recommend keeping your driveway or parking lot seams at a minimum, we can add on to existing asphalt at any time. You can count on the driveway paving contractors at Minnesota Roads & Parking Lots, to provide expert installation of new pavement and precision seams, keeping your driveway visually cohesive and structurally sound.

There are some paving companies that attempt to sell sealcoating services immediately after installation of driveway pavement as part of an extended warranty or other service. Avoid this at all costs! Sealcoating your driveway’s surface immediately following paving is not in any way beneficial. Sealing should be done initially after the first year, and then once every two to three years should suffice. Be careful not to over-seal the asphalt, as doing so could make it slippery and dangerous. For more information regarding pavement sealcoating, call our paving contractors today.

Your asphalt acts as a huge solar cell, absorbing tremendous amounts of heat and resulting in softer asphalt. Turning your wheels in one spot or sudden back-and-forth motions can cause damage to your new driveway or parking lot, and thus should be avoided as much as possible. Severe tire marks or gouges may require driveway repair. For more information on repairs, new driveway paving installation, or how to maintain the condition of your driveway, call us today.

In many cases, eliminating “bird baths” in a parking lot or driveway can be extremely difficult. The surrounding surface elevations, structures, and curbs complicate matters, making it hard to create positive water flow. Low spots in your driveway or parking lot can usually be corrected with driveway resurfacing, driveway repairs (cutting out and replacing the low area), or re-heating the pavement to lower high areas and fill low areas.