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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GUIDE
SELF-EVALUATION OF PARKING LOTS

Block cracking

Alligator Cracking

Longitudinal Cracking

Rutting

Ravelling

Potholes

If handled early, many of these problems can be solved without costly excavation and re-pavement. Let our experts provide you with the options.

Main Failure Types

Cracking

Block or Age Cracking

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Square pattern, usually no more than 6ft. square

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Dry, old aged appearance

Alligator Cracking

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In a load area

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Looks like alligator skin

Longitudinal and Transverse Cracking

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Run along in either direction

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Long cracks

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Often at joins in underlying pavement

Thermal Cracking [more...]

Deformation

Ruts

Depressions

Shoves

Disintegration

Ravelling

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Loss of surface materials

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Starts with fines

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May be associated with cracking

Fuel Spills

Soft spots caused by oil dripping

Potholes

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All potholes are a risk because they allow water in which causes them to grow. Get them when they’re small!

There can be many causes to these problems that are not always obvious. If your pavement problems are extensive, let our experts provide you with a free analysis.