Alligator cracking on the surface is dangerous and represents extensive damage the structure of the asphalt. The cracks, which look like scales of an alligators, appear when the base surface under the asphalt layer is damaged. This type of cracking is normally the result of poor drainage, to much burden from traffic or insufficient base beneath the cement. Alligator cracking is not just a surface issue since this shows that the asphalt cannot hold any load hence requires repair or replacement. If some damages occur they tend to progress gradually, and if not addressed early enough one may lead to resurfacing, or replacement of the pavement.
Surface Wear
Asphalt will crack in areas where there is a high traffic like parking lots, driveways or even roads. And, the repeated bombardment from cars and other vehicles and also other weather conditions is likely to change the features of the surface ranging from roughness, unevenness to degradation. Such effects include; growth of rough surface on the wheels making it cumbersome and uncomfortable or even unsafe to maneuver. Also, the worn out asphalt is vulnerable to more deterioration like possibility of forming cracks and potholes. There is a few steps that are considered as preservative treatments for example seal coat and crack fill which can minimize extra wear and tear on the surface.
This article delves into various typical issues that occur with asphalt and should a property owner understand them then it would be possible to prevent them and further enhance the functionality of the surface. The above problems should therefore be checked often, fixed and maintained as appropriate to avoid them accumulating and become hard to solve later on.