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Q: What color should I line stripe the parking lot?

Yellow is the best choice for line striping in northeast Ohio due to its weather patterns.

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Overlay of the existing pavement and Installing new asphalt.

An overlay is generally 2 inches of new asphalt paved over the existing asphalt. Typically, a ½ inch scratch leveling course is paved, as necessary, to level out the parking lot and then a 1 ½ inch surface course is paved over the scratch leveling course.

When deciding to overlay in lieu of grinding the parking lot, Surface Engineering will consider the following:

Curb reveal – do you have enough curb reveal to overlay the parking lot and still have curb reveal remaining when paving is completed?
Condition of pavement – is the pavement fractured but solid and strong or is it broken and falling apart?
Condition of the sub base – is the parking lot able to handle the weight of a grinder or will it cause further damage to grind?;
Budget – an overlay is more budget-friendly than grinding and may be a more viable option if pavement conditions are ideal.

Grinding the existing pavement and Installing new asphalt.

Grinding or Milling Existing pavement down, generally 2-4 inches, is an another resurfacing option. Grinding a parking lot before paving new asphalt eliminates reflective cracking and allows for the entire parking lot to be leveled before the surface course of asphalt is paved.

Grinding a parking lot offers an opportunity to inspect the aggregate base and re-grade if necessary. When grinding, it’s important to analyze existing drainage and install new drainage where necessary.

When deciding to grind in lieu of overlaying a parking lot, Surface Engineering will consider the following:

Curb reveal – when curb reveal is minimal or non-existent milling may be required to achieve or maintain proper curb reveal;
Condition of pavement – when the pavement is busted up or falling apart grinding may be the only option as an overlay will not be effective;
Condition of the sub base – is the parking lot able to handle the weight of a grinder or will it cause further damage to grind? Is the base soft and require undercutting?

Northeast Ohio Paving FAQ

How long should a Northeast Ohio asphalt parking lot last?

You should expect a Northeast Ohio parking lot to last approximately 15 years with proper maintenance.

How often should you sealcoat your parking lot?

You should sealcoat your parking lot every 2 to 3 years based on traffic patterns.

When is the best time to sealcoat your parking lot?

We recommend that you sealcoat your lot the first year after installation. Regular maintenance such as crack sealing and line striping should be performed every 2-3 years. Also temps need to be at 50 degrees and rising. May through October.

When should you crack seal your parking lot?

Crack sealing should be performed as part of your regular asphalt maintenance program, every 2-3 years in Northeast, Ohio.

What color should I line stripe the parking lot?

Yellow is the best choice for line striping in northeast Ohio due to its weather patterns.

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