Carrying Out Construction Work

Posted on: 24 May 2022

If you control a busy commercial car park and have not carried out any significant maintenance for some time, the park's surface may have seen better days. You know that you need to upgrade the surface from durability, safety and aesthetic points of view, but you cannot afford to cause too much disruption and will want to keep costs in check. Why should you think about bitumen spray sealant as the way forward?

Preparing for Application

This type of solution is quite easy to introduce and can be sprayed by contractors in a thin layer over your existing infrastructure. You'll need to fill in some of those larger holes or cracks before you go ahead to make sure that they do not develop and cause larger issues, but the bitumen seal can certainly hide any smaller or hairline cracks in other areas.

Water Resistance

In addition, this solution will stop any water from penetrating and causing additional damage. As you may know, water infiltration is a serious threat to the stability and appearance of your parking area and can be an even bigger issue over the wintertime. After all, should the water beneath the surface freeze and thaw, it'll cause damage.

Ultraviolet Degradation

Over the months and years, the heat of the sun will undoubtedly have caused your parking service to degrade. The ultraviolet light can dry out the material, and this can cause crumbling, larger cracks and additional damage. Bitumen spray sealant can help to protect against UV damage as many solutions have compounds designed for that purpose.

Safer Surface

You'll find that your new coat of bitumen will certainly improve performance and make your car park more skid-resistant. When it's been raining, the old installation may not provide as much grip as before, and if you're unlucky, some of your visitors may slide and bump into something. You'll want to avoid any insurance claims and disgruntled customers.

First Impressions

Remember, you always need to create a good impression and your car park is one of the first things that your visitors will see. When you renew its appearance with a bitumen seal, you will cover over any existing stains or other discolouration. You can then reapply road markings to make your car park look a whole lot nicer.

Getting down to Work

Talk with bitumen spray sealant contractors and get some estimates. They will work with you to rejuvenate your car park with as little disruption as possible. 

For more information, contact a company that offers bitumen spray sealing services.