When to know if your driveway is a problem?
When to know if your driveway is a problem?
Loose gravel and cracking that appears within the first year is definitely a problem. And if potholes appear before the sixth or seventh year (especially before any cracking has occurred) there is a major issue with your driveway. Many professional paving contractors offer a one-year warranty.
Why are the cracks in my driveway getting bigger?
Cracks will continue spreading, widening, and deepening, which can lead to bigger problems down the road. Dirt and water will work their way into the cracks. When the water freezes and expands, it causes the cracks to grow.
Why do I have hairline cracks in my driveway?
Hairline cracks are common as a driveway ages and weather takes its toll. Cracks will continue spreading, widening, and deepening, which can lead to bigger problems down the road. Dirt and water will work their way into the cracks. When the water freezes and expands, it causes the cracks to grow.
When does loose gravel appear on asphalt driveway?
Oxidation is a natural stage in the life of your asphalt. It may show up early if your driveway has direct exposure to the midday sun. But most often this stage is seen anywhere from 9 to 18 months after the asphalt is poured. Loose gravel and cracking that appears within the first year is definitely a problem.
Loose gravel and cracking that appears within the first year is definitely a problem. And if potholes appear before the sixth or seventh year (especially before any cracking has occurred) there is a major issue with your driveway. Many professional paving contractors offer a one-year warranty.
How many times has my driveway been lifted?
Have had nothing but problems with it flooding and now sinking and ponding in various areas. It has been lifted and relayed 6 times over the past couple of years. Last year it started sinking in various areas of the main drive and also the pathway leading to the front door not majorely but enough to leave ponding areas of water after rainfall.
When did the snow start falling on my driveway?
I’d say the bad weather started around mid-December 2010 through Jan 2011, so about six weeks worth of falling and melting snow. Well, our brand new driveway is pitting and flaking all over the place. Its starting to look like the driveway I had removed last Jul with the exception of the cracks.
Oxidation is a natural stage in the life of your asphalt. It may show up early if your driveway has direct exposure to the midday sun. But most often this stage is seen anywhere from 9 to 18 months after the asphalt is poured. Loose gravel and cracking that appears within the first year is definitely a problem.
