{"id":3187,"date":"2020-10-27T16:41:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T20:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/?p=3187"},"modified":"2020-10-27T16:41:16","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T20:41:16","slug":"the-many-ways-weather-impacts-your-asphalt-parking-lot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/the-many-ways-weather-impacts-your-asphalt-parking-lot\/","title":{"rendered":"The Many Ways Weather Impacts Your Asphalt Parking Lot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Impact of Weather on Asphalt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An asphalt parking lot is tough and durable but that doesn’t mean it is invincible. Weather and time are two of its biggest foes. If all goes well, a parking lot should look good for many years, though eventually time will have its say and the lot will need repairs or repaving. Weather can also affect an asphalt surface, with the cold rainy months creating the most havoc. Temperature changes and cycles of heat and cold have an impact as well. To get the most out of your lot and to keep it smooth and attractive, it’s important to plan for repairs and regular inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Impact of Cold<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A spell of freezing weather can be hard on asphalt in many ways. This is especially true if small cracks have already begun to form in the surface. This allows water to seep into the fissures and then expand to widen the cracks. This combination of factors causes the following to occur in asphalt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n