Whether it's for your home or a place of business, asphalt paving is a great way to ensure easy and efficient access and exits from your property. Asphalt is durable, lasts a long time, and looks great when installed and maintained. It also is reusable, so it generates virtually no waste — even after decades of use. Installing an asphalt drive and parking area is more affordable than concrete, but it requires maintenance. Here's why it pays for you to invest in regular maintenance for your asphalt.

Get the Longest Life from Your Asphalt

Asphalt can last for decades when you invest in timely maintenance, which gives you the best return on your paving investment. According to The Spruce, asphalt paving should last up to 20 years when cared for properly. The ability to easily maintain asphalt is one of its strengths, and it's more affordable to maintain than concrete paving. The better you take care of your asphalt, the better it will take care of you and your visitors, and the longer your parking area will last.

Minimize Potential Damage

Maintenance requires inspections to identify any small cracks, chips, or potholes that might start to form. The earlier such defects are caught, the easier they are to fix. An experienced crew can inspect your asphalt, seal any cracks, and patch any potholes to restore a smooth and uniform surface. They also can apply a new seal coat that makes your asphalt look new and last longer.

Get a Better Return on Investment

The longer your asphalt-paved drive and parking area last, the better your return on investment. A quality asphalt parking area and drive hold up well through all kinds of weather and provide many years of good service. Maintaining it will help you keep it in good shape and prevent the need to tear it up and install a new one sooner. The longer yours lasts, the better your return on your investment in an asphalt driveway and parking area.

Keep Your Parking Area Looking Great

The better your drive and parking area look, the better your property looks. Freshly installed, seal-coated, and striped asphalt looks great and helps people feel better about visiting your property. If you're selling your property, the enhanced curb appeal from the driveway and parking area could help you get a higher selling price.

These are just a few ways it pays to invest in regular asphalt paving maintenance. When you need asphalt paving installation, maintenance, or repairs, you can call or visit us at R & R Paving to schedule service for your property.