If you live in Northwest Ohio, you’re no stranger to potholes. Potholes are a very common problem, aggravated by colder temperatures and increased precipitation. As we head into winter, snow makes for slippery roads and parking lots, so business owners need to be aware of these potential hazards and consider customer safety.
As weather is getting colder, precipitation turns into snow, and the likelihood of accidents increases. While most business owners maintain their interior space and have their parking lots shoveled, there are other hazards that are sometimes forgotten. Which brings us back to potholes.
Cracks and potholes are the most common parking lot problem. In fact, cold nights followed by warmer days is very hard on pavement and asphalt. The constant change in temperature causes the asphalt to fluctuate between freezing and thawing, which results in movement that eventually shows up as cracks and potholes.
It’s also common for catch basins to fail in the winter which can cause unsafe conditions including an increased risk of people slipping.
To avoid these problems and prevent liabilities, here are a few tips that business owners should keep in mind:
- Monitor parking lot surfaces regularly. Watch for cracks and holes as once these problems being, they can deteriorate quickly.
- Hire a professional to repair issues quickly. Sometimes owners try to fill holes with gravel or stone which can quickly loosen and spread the pothole.
- Mark potholes with cones to help drivers avoid the areas.
- Place flags along curbs to help snowplowing companies to avoid them when plowing.
- Ask the snow removal company to pile snow in areas where the melt will run toward the grass rather than refreeze on the parking lot.
E&K Contractors is just a call away should you have issues with your parking lot. We can assist you if you have cracked concrete, asphalt or catch basin problems. Our experts can provide you with a quote and solution to keep your customers safe and secure.
That’s a good idea to hire a pro. That sounds like a good idea to me. I’ll level all my parking lot maintenance to someone who knows what they are doing.
CommMy sister would like to have her apartment building’s parking space repaired because its floor is already damaged. Well, I agree with you that cracks and potholes are some of the most common problems. Although, it never occurred to me that temperature could be one of the many factors why this happens. ent *
CommMy sister would like to have her apartment building’s parking space repaired because its floor is already damaged. Well, I agree with you that cracks and potholes are some of the most common problems. Although, it never occurred to me that temperature could be one of the many factors why this happens. ent *
CommMy sister would like to have her apartment building’s parking space repaired because its floor is already damaged. Well, I agree with you that cracks and potholes are some of the most common problems. Although, it never occurred to me that temperature could be one of the many factors why this happens. ent *
CommMy sister would like to have her apartment building’s parking space repaired because its floor is already damaged. Well, I agree with you that cracks and potholes are some of the most common problems. Although, it never occurred to me that temperature could be one of the many factors why this happens. ent *
CommMy sister would like to have her apartment building’s parking space repaired because its floor is already damaged. Well, I agree with you that cracks and potholes are some of the most common problems. Although, it never occurred to me that temperature could be one of the many factors why this happens. ent *
CommMy sister would like to have her apartment building’s parking space repaired because its floor is already damaged. Well, I agree with you that cracks and potholes are some of the most common problems. Although, it never occurred to me that temperature could be one of the many factors why this happens. ent *
It’s good to learn that you should monitor your parking lot in the winter for potholes. My brother is preparing for winter at his office for the first time and he was wondering how he could ensure his parking lot stays in good condition. I’ll tell him to repair issues quickly when potholes appear in the winter.