Appropriate Replacement Analysis

Whether you own a small shop or manage the largest shopping mall in your town, the condition of your parking lot tells your customers a great deal about your business. When potential customers drive by your area, they notice whether your lot is clean, freshly marked and appears to be in good repair. Once they decide to enter your lot, they will be able to view the overall condition of the lot in more detail while parking and while walking from their cars to your door. Customers do not want to dodge potholes or be splashed with water when someone drives through a puddle. If your parking lot is neglected, unsafe or unsightly, customers may have the perception that your merchandise may be of lesser quality or that you simply do not care about your …show more content…
The damage will always worsen, and before you know it, you could be faced with the expense of replacing your pavement completely. Breaks in the pavement allow water to enter and erode the supporting foundation. If you have concrete pavement, the water can cause the rebar to rust, weakening the pavement's integrity. If you have asphalt pavement, the water penetration can cause the pavement to subside, develop alligator cracking or become uneven due to ground heave from the freeze/thaw cycle.
• Asphalt Overlays: An overlay is a layer of new asphalt that is installed on top of existing pavement. The overlay will have approximately the same life and appearance as new pavement. However, since there is no need to remove the existing pavement, the savings can be substantial. For an overlay to be successful, the supporting foundation should be in decent condition.
• Pavement Markings: Parking lot striping and pavement markings enhance your property's curb appeal. They can also make your parking lot safer for both drivers and pedestrians by defining parking spaces, crosswalks, no-parking areas, handicapped parking spaces and traffic