Have you looked closely at your driveway or commercial parking lot lately? If you spot spiderweb cracking or crumbling edges, your pavement is trying to tell you something. Down here in Van Nuys, CA, our Asphalt takes a serious beating from the elements. Between the brutal summer heat baking off the pavement near Sherman Way and the occasional heavy winter downpour, surfaces weaken faster than people expect.
All Things Asphalt Company spends our days fixing the kind of damage that local weather and heavy traffic create. Ignoring those minor fissures might seem harmless, but it rarely ends well. Water finds its way into the sub-base, and once that foundation starts eroding under the weight of your vehicles, full-blown potholes will form. Fixing things early saves you real money compared to waiting until a complete tear-out is your only option.
Common Culprits Behind Pavement Failure
Every neighborhood from near the Sepulveda Basin out toward the industrial pockets has its own unique soil and drainage challenges. Clay-heavy earth expands and contracts beneath the pavement, shifting the ground and stressing the Asphalt layer on top. When you add relentless UV rays that dry out the binder holding the aggregate together, the surface loses its flexibility.
- Hairline cracks that expand during seasonal temperature swings.
- Alligator cracking caused by a compromised base underneath.
- Depressions where water pools after a rare rainy afternoon.
When All Things Asphalt Company evaluates a site, we do not just slap a temporary patch on the top. We look at why the failure happened in the first place. If poor drainage is washing out the sub-grade, filling the hole will not stop it from returning next season.
Choosing the Right Fix for the Damage
Not every crack or crater needs the same solution. Sometimes a targeted application of hot-pour rubber is enough to seal out moisture and stop further degradation. For deeper failures where the Asphalt has completely broken apart, a standard patch will not cut it. We cut out the damaged section entirely, prep the base rock, and compact fresh hot-mix Asphalt so it ties smoothly into the surrounding grade.
Taking care of your pavement keeps your property looking sharp and prevents liability issues from tripping hazards or vehicle damage. For properties in Van Nuys, CA, All Things Asphalt Company provides Asphalt Repair services to get your surfaces fixed right the first time.