{"id":1166,"date":"2019-05-13T15:56:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T15:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1166"},"modified":"2021-01-11T22:13:32","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T22:13:32","slug":"the-quickest-ways-to-improve-the-look-of-asphalt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/the-quickest-ways-to-improve-the-look-of-asphalt\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quickest Ways to Improve the Look of Asphalt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">With spring here and summer around the corner, we will be\nspending much more time outdoors. Whether you are a home or business owner, your\npaved asphalt surfaces will play a large role in property value, curb appeal, comfort,\nwater runoff, and mostly importantly, safety. Maintaining the quality of your\npavements is something that should be made a priority, not only to protect your\ninvestments, but also to abate liability. But not everyone has time for an\nasphalt overhaul. In this case, you can rely on some easy methods that can give\nyour paved surfaces an instant upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to spruce up your asphalt pavements without the\nneed for a large, invasive project, simply implement some of these more\nefficient options for asphalt restoration. Continue reading to learn the\nquickest way to improve the look, and even the performance, of your asphalt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Asphalt-Work-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1557762775803-1024x501.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Asphalt Repair\" class=\"wp-image-1167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Asphalt-Work-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1557762775803-1024x501.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Asphalt-Work-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1557762775803-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Asphalt-Work-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1557762775803-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Asphalt-Work-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1557762775803.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Asphalt Repair 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast and Effective Asphalt Enhancement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There are several services and do-it-yourself tasks you can\nimplement to instantly improve the look and performance of your asphalt\npavements. Here are some of the most recommended considerations to try this\nspring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Pavement Sweeping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For parking lots, lot sweeping services are great for eliminating\nthe many layers of dirt, gravel, sand, and other solid debris veering your asphalt\nsurfaces. You will be surprised to see how much of a difference this service\ncan make in just one round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Weed Clearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your asphalt surfaces are tainted by weeds and other\ntypes of overgrowth, eliminating it will instantly improve the way your asphalt\nlooks. This is also good for abating pests like bees, gnats, flies, and other\ninsects. Use a safe, non-toxic weed killer to prevent future growth, and reapply\nas the manufacturer instructs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Sealcoating and Marking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your asphalt look new again, you can have a company\nprovide professional sealcoating services. This will give the asphalt a rich,\ndark color that looks smooth and even. Follow sealcoating with new line\nstriping and markings to really make your lot look great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Crack Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although larger-scale damages, like potholes, alligator cracking, crumbling, and more, require professional repairs, you can implement some basic crack repair yourself to improve the appearance and performance of your lot. Crack filling can also help protect your asphalt against freeze thaw cycles, wear and tear, and similar affects. See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/3-types-of-pavement-cracks-and-how-to-fix-them\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"3 Types of Pavement Cracks and How to Fix Them (opens in a new tab)\">3 Types of Pavement Cracks and How to Fix Them<\/a>\u201d to learn more about crack repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x2611; Asphalt Pavement Maintenance and Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there is plenty you can do to restore and protect\nyour asphalt surfaces, there are some things that should be left to a professional\npaver. Damages like surface warping, crumbling curbs, and large potholes should\nbe repaired by a licensed and insured paving company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Asphalt Repair in Indianapolis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call ACI Asphalt and Concrete at 317-549-1833<\/strong> for professional <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"asphalt pavement repair (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/asphalt-repair-indianapolis.php\" target=\"_blank\">asphalt pavement repair<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our team of licensed and insured pavers provide a wide range of asphalt and concrete paving services for commercial, industrial, and municipal properties. Most importantly, we always offer our services at the right price for  all commercial property owners and companies.   Don\u2019t choose a rookie  asphalt company; instead, trust our licensed pavers to meet all your  paving needs.  Request a free estimate, today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With spring here and summer around the corner, we will be spending much more time outdoors. Whether you are a home or business owner, your paved asphalt surfaces will play a large role in property value, curb appeal, comfort, water &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/the-quickest-ways-to-improve-the-look-of-asphalt\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1167,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[501,67,619,74,72,70],"tags":[427,111,213,519,99,520],"class_list":["post-1166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asphalt","category-asphalt-repair-2","category-parking-lots","category-pavement-repair-2","category-pavement-stain-removal","category-sealcoating","tag-asphalt-maintenance","tag-asphalt-paving-indianapolis","tag-asphalt-sealcoating-indianapolis","tag-asphalt-upgrades","tag-indianapolis-asphalt-repair","tag-quick-asphalt-repair-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1166"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1549,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1166\/revisions\/1549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}