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How to Take Care of Your New Asphalt Driveway
Your new asphalt driveway not only requires improvement to add beauty to your property, it also requires proper care and maintenance so it could last longer. Asphalt driveways costs over its entire lifetime, so to avoid expensive repair and service, it is better to have it maintained properly. A-1 Paving will help you and your new asphalt driveway to have a long life. To attain this, here are some care and maintenance tips to help you.
First 14 Days of New Asphalt Driveway are Critical
- Do not drive on it for the first 3-5 days
- Park on your driveway after 14 days and only park during the cool part of the day
The Curing Period
Since the asphalt is oil based, the next 100 days of the new asphalt driveway are the period when it is curing. During this entire season, special safety measures must be observed.
- Prohibit heavy trucks in the driveway
- Make sure that boat jacks, bicycle stands, sharp objects, etc. are off the surface
- Avoid parking on the asphalt during the hottest part of the day
- Avoid parking heavy vehicles for long periods of time during the first season
- If vehicles need to be parked for a longer period of time, place plywood under the tires to spread weight
- When your car is stopped, do not turn the steering wheel
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