{"id":1904,"date":"2022-09-21T17:03:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T17:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1904"},"modified":"2022-09-21T17:03:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T17:03:59","slug":"how-to-improve-the-appearance-of-your-asphalt-pavements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-the-appearance-of-your-asphalt-pavements\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve the Appearance of Your Asphalt Pavements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Your asphalt pavement is important to you. It was a significant investment intended to increase property value, safety, and curb appeal. So, it is no surprise that you are interested in learning ways to enhance the appearance so that it looks the way it did the day it was installed. Whether you have an asphalt driveway or parking lot, the options for making it look better remain fairly the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn how you can make your asphalt pavement look like new again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Asphalt-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Asphalt-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg\" alt=\"Asphalt Repair Company Indianapolis Indiana 317-549-1833\" class=\"wp-image-1905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Asphalt-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Asphalt-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Asphalt-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Asphalt-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Asphalt Repair Company Indianapolis Indiana 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Asphalt Overlays<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If your paved surface is old and faded, an overlay is a great investment. As long as the existing pavement is in good structural condition, a new layer of asphalt can be poured directly over it, rendering a fresh, brand-new paved surface. Not only are overlays efficient and cost-effective, but they are also long-lasting. If your paved surface is not structurally sound, you can get the same results by removing the old pavement and repaving the entire surface with new asphalt. These two options are the most invasive and significant investments, but they are worth the overall value you receive long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Do-It-Yourself Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not interested in a pavement renovation, you can still benefit by implementing some do-it-yourself strategies to keep your lot or drive looking great. First, routine debris removal is important. This involves picking up trash and litter on a daily basis. It also involves prompt leaf and snow removal every season. Not only does this prevent unsightly stains, corrosion, and hazards, it makes the lot look clean and fresh. If you have a large lot or complex, it is wise to invest in a street sweeping machine to make this chore more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Preventative Maintenance and Repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose to overlay your existing pavement, demo and repave your asphalt, or implement DIY strategies, preventative maintenance and fixing minor damages is a must. Catching small problems early on can save you money and maintain strong pavement. This includes crack filling, pothole repair, line striping and painting, grade repairs, drainage adjustments, and more. You must always be maintaining your paved surfaces, regardless of condition or square footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Sealcoating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every paved asphalt surface should have a protective coating. Asphalt needs to be seal coated every 3 to 5 years, especially in regions that are hot and dry most of the year. This thin, clear protective layer shields harmful sunrays, which prevents it from prematurely fading, cracking, and more. It also creates a waterproof barrier that prevents corrosion, crumbling, heaving, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you ready to improve the look of your commercial asphalt parking lot and pavements?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact ACI Asphalt and Concrete<\/a> at 317-549-1833 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/services\/parking-lots.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parking lot paving<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commercial road construction in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We serve commercial and industrial clients all throughout Central Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/the-best-temperatures-for-paving-asphalt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Temperatures For Paving Asphalt<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/faqs-about-chip-seal-and-asphalt-paving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQS About Chip Seal and Asphalt Paving<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/economic-facts-about-asphalt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economic Facts About Asphalt<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your asphalt pavement is important to you. It was a significant investment intended to increase property value, safety, and curb appeal. So, it is no surprise that you are interested in learning ways to enhance the appearance so that it &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-the-appearance-of-your-asphalt-pavements\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1905,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[501,67,619,288,70],"tags":[20,675,649,4,34,213,889,86],"class_list":["post-1904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asphalt","category-asphalt-repair-2","category-parking-lots","category-potholes","category-sealcoating","tag-asphalt-2","tag-asphalt-contractors","tag-asphalt-overlay","tag-asphalt-paving","tag-asphalt-repair","tag-asphalt-sealcoating-indianapolis","tag-improve-asphalt","tag-parking-lot-repair"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1904","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=1904"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1904\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1906,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1904\/revisions\/1906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}