{"id":2645,"date":"2019-03-19T16:12:23","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T16:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/?p=2645"},"modified":"2019-04-25T11:17:10","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T15:17:10","slug":"chesapeake-bay-weather-impacts-your-parking-lot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/chesapeake-bay-weather-impacts-your-parking-lot\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Chesapeake Bay Weather Impacts Your Parking Lot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
All types of weather can have a negative impact on infrastructure, specifically parking lots. However, it\u2019s the variance between different types of weather that can cause the most significant damage to asphalt or concrete roads and parking lots. The relatively quick change from scorching summer days to freezing winter nights can accelerate parking lot damages. Coastal areas along the Atlantic also have their own unique concerns when it comes to the lifespan of a parking lot. There are a few ways that the Chesapeake Bay weather can impact your parking lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cracking\nis the most common type of weather-related damage to parking lots. Cracking is\nespecially prevalent in areas that experience both hot, dry summers and cold,\nwet winters. Cracks will appear in asphalt when water gets inside of the\nasphalt and then freezes when temperatures drop. Because water expands when it\nfreezes smaller cracks will become larger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similar\nto cracking, potholes can be created when there is contraction and expansion of\nwater that turns to ice. This is accelerated when there are rapid changes in\nweather. One of the primary differences between cracks and potholes is the rate\nat which potholes can worsen if not repaired quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parking\nlot markings will fade over time; it is inevitable. However, prolonged exposure\nto extreme sun in the hot summer months will hasten this occurrence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While\nasphalt isn\u2019t impacted by saltwater, concrete is. This is because the bonds\nused in concrete are different than asphalt, and salt can break down the\nconcrete bonds over time. If you have a concrete parking lot, the saltwater\nthat constantly blows in from the ocean may cause eventual degradation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chesapeake weather will impact your parking lot, but NVM Paving & Concrete<\/a> helps with repairs, maintenance, and seal coating to help prolong its life for as long as possible. Give us a call at 703-423-0471<\/strong><\/a> or send an email to markb@nvmpaving.info<\/a> to find out more about our services. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" All types of weather can have a negative impact on infrastructure, specifically parking lots. However, it\u2019s the variance between different types of weather that can cause the most significant damage to asphalt or concrete roads and parking lots. The relatively quick change from scorching summer days to freezing winter nights can accelerate parking lot damages. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":2649,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13,11,6],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n