{"id":1616,"date":"2020-12-07T17:42:50","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T17:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1616"},"modified":"2020-12-07T17:42:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T17:42:50","slug":"what-to-include-in-a-parking-lot-preventative-maintenance-plan-pmp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/what-to-include-in-a-parking-lot-preventative-maintenance-plan-pmp\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Include in a Parking Lot Preventative Maintenance Plan (PMP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">As a commercial proprietor, you must understand that your parking lot is a vital investment to the overall success of your business. Even if you do not serve customers at your location, your staff and laborers will require a safe and functional lot to park and drive through. For these reasons and more, one of the best methods of investment protection you can take is to incorporate a parking lot preventative maintenance plan (PMP) into your comprehensive facility maintenance program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn more about parking lot preventative maintenance, and walk away with a better understanding of what you need to do for your pavements, year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Parking-Lot-Repair-Service-Indiana.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Indiana Parking Lot Repair \" class=\"wp-image-1617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Parking-Lot-Repair-Service-Indiana.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Parking-Lot-Repair-Service-Indiana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Parking-Lot-Repair-Service-Indiana-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Indiana Parking Lot Repair 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parking Lot Preventative Maintenance<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The parking lot is the very first opportunity you get to make an impression on your customers. Furthermore, the functionality and safety of your parking lot directly influence your annual costs and ultimately, your bottom line. Not only does unsafe parking lot conditions put your business at risk for being sued under premise liability laws in the case that someone is injured as a result of negligent pavement care or ignored repairs, but it also sets a tone for how you conduct your company\u2019s operations. Customers want to see a nice-looking lot because it speaks to the professionalism and capability of a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sealcoating and Crack Filling Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The absolute best investment you can make for your commercial property is developing and implementing a parking lot preventative maintenance plan (PMP). Although referred to by many other names, a parking lot preventative maintenance plan basically involves routine sealcoating and hot rubberized crack sealing services. And although there are several other components of parking lot maintenance, these two services are key in abating asphalt damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sealcoating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common and effective methods for extending the life of asphalt pavement is sealcoating. A properly-applied sealcoat provides long-lasting protection against chemical spills like oil and gasoline, as well as inclement weather and heavy traffic. Once new asphalt pavement is laid, it generally takes at least 4 to 6 weeks for the surface to rid itself of light oils through the process of oxidation. Once this process is complete, sealcoat can be applied. Sealcoat your asphalt parking lot and pavements every 3 to 5 years for optimal protection. Talk to a trusted and licensed paving contractor to learn <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/when-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-sealcoat-asphalt\/\" target=\"_blank\">when is the best time of year to sealcoat asphalt<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hot Rubberized Crack Sealing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crack sealing is equally important to asphalt sealcoating because it stops working cracks from becoming worse, and ultimately, causing massive and exponential destruction to a parking lot. A <em>working crack<\/em> is a crack that is either vertical or horizontal, and is exhibiting movements greater than 2.5 millimeters. &nbsp;Examples of working cracks include transverse cracks, and in some cases, longitudinal cracks. Crack sealing is applied in a unique configuration to give asphalt less permeability, stopping water infiltration, salt, and other debris. They bend, stretch, and flex along with the surrounding pavement\u2019s movement, preventing further cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crack Filling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For non-working cracks, or cracks that move less than 2.5 millimeters per year, crack filling is the service required. Examples of such material includes crumb rubber, asphalt emulsion, AC-3, and more. This not only reinforces the pavement, but it also drastically reduces water infiltration which can cause cracks to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">Additional Aspects to Include in a PMP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u26ff Routine Cleaning and Debris Removal<br>\u26ff Pothole Repair<br>\u26ff Winter Cold Patching<br>\u26ff Drainage Inspections<br>\u26ff Culvert Maintenance and Repair<br>\u26ff Bollard Maintenance and Repair<br>\u26ff Line Striping<br>\u26ff Road Marking<br>\u26ff Snow Removal\/Ice Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indianapolis Indiana Parking Lot Maintenance and Repair Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call ACI Asphalt and Concrete at 317-549-1833<\/strong> for commercial pavement maintenance and repair for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/services\/parking-lots.php\">parking lots in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. Our licensed and qualified paving contractors provide several Indianapolis asphalt and concrete paving services, including pavement repair, sealcoating, road work, commercial paving, industrial paving, winter cold patching, and more. We are the industry veterans to trust for skilled craftsmanship and competitive prices! Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><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\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a commercial proprietor, you must understand that your parking lot is a vital investment to the overall success of your business. Even if you do not serve customers at your location, your staff and laborers will require a safe &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/what-to-include-in-a-parking-lot-preventative-maintenance-plan-pmp\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1617,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[501,67,615,636,619,74,288,275,70,387],"tags":[20,34,84,721,86,669],"class_list":["post-1616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asphalt","category-asphalt-repair-2","category-bollard-posts","category-culverts","category-parking-lots","category-pavement-repair-2","category-potholes","category-road-striping","category-sealcoating","category-winter-cold-patching","tag-asphalt-2","tag-asphalt-repair","tag-parking-lot-maintenance","tag-parking-lot-preventative-maintenance","tag-parking-lot-repair","tag-parking-lots"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1616","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=1616"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1618,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1616\/revisions\/1618"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1617"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}