Nonetheless asphalt has a number of problems, for instance it becomes brittle in cold temperatures while in a warmer climate like that of Jacksonville the heat, humidity and rain are tough on any paved surface. This list of familiar issues will allow residents and companies to pay more attention to their asphalt surfaces and avoid major damages. Here are some of the most common issues to watch out for:
Potholes
Of all the deficiencies that may occur in asphalt pavements, potholes rank as the most frequent and most annoying.. They develop when water forces its way into the cracks or small cavities in the asphalt and degrades the subbase. Thus, the cavernous-base material gradually wears out at the hands of the water and, in addition, large depressions appear on the surface. The formation of potholes is rife especially when the rainy season is in operation or during the period of change of season from the hot season to the cold season. Apart from that, potholes not only degrade aesthetics of potential investment areas but also becomes safety concerns and destroy vehicle. The solution requires timely repair in order to avoid aggravation of the issue.
Cracking
Therefore cracking in an asphalted surface is attributed to various factor; which include aging of the surface, weather conditions, and traffic loads and densities. Normal use of the asphalt pavement makes it lose it’s flexibility hence it becomes weak and tends to crack easily. First and foremost, Jacksonville witnesses variability of weather conditions, the sun’s heat expands the craters making the asphalts expand and hot rain contracts them leading to the formation of cracks. Finally, cracks facilitate the penetration of water into the base sub-layer where it results in worsening of pavement Sections, such as potholes or alligator cracking. Cracks are also known to appear on car’s body surface and should be repaired as soon as possible to avoid water penetration to the interior.
