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Added by Chamberlain Contractors, at 15 May 2025
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- Monday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How long will my parking lot last??
Architects generally design parking lots to last for 20 – 25 years. A good average is 20 years. Unfortunately, designs on paper and actual conditions in the field can vary quite significantly, and since the parking lots tend to be the last item of a construction project, and is obviously less structurally important than the building itself, corners can be cut leading to significant decreases in the parking lots useful life. Parking lots that were constructed before the 1970’s seem to have held up better over the years than ones constructed in recent years. Although this is a general statement, the phrase “they don’t build them like they used to” seems to be true. For structurally sound pavements that are experiencing isolated failures, a maintenance program of patching, seal coating and striping will prolong the life of the pavement almost indefinitely.
When Chamberlain does a complete rehabilitation project, the design life is usually 20 years plus, unless cost constraints necessitate altering the timeline.
A site inspection is required to assess the remaining useful life of any particular parking lot. Chamberlain’s Pavement Profile is a computer modeled study that can predict with accuracy how much useful life is left in a particular parking lot. - What are the most significant contributors to pavement deterioration??
There are many factors that lead to premature asphalt pavement deterioration. In no specific order deterioration factors can include:
Original construction quality.
Heavy loads placed upon the pavement (a fully loaded tractor-trailer or trash truck exerts as much deteriorating force on a pavement as 10,000 cars).
Petroleum spills, since asphalt is an oil based material, any oil based product that is spilled upon it will dissolve the cement that bonds the asphalt together and cause premature failures.
Cracks- Asphalt is a flexible pavement and cracks are a natural part of the aging process. Left unfilled, these cracks will allow water penetration into the sub-base which will prematurely cause pot holes and other types of extensive pavement failure. - What recycled materials do you use??
Chamberlain is a leader in the use of recycled materials. Crushed concrete is state approved as an equal to crushed stone. Foamed Asphalt, or FSB, is also state approved for use as a base material in full-depth asphalt patches and in new pavement construction. We are the only local contractor to have been pushing the use of both materials for over 10 years. - When budgeting for parking lot repair and maintenance, what generally gives me the best bang for my buck??
The answer depends on the current state of health of your parking lot. If the lot was well constructed and is not showing significant sub-base failures (more than 5% of the lot) then the best option usually is to start a maintenance and seal coating program. This involves filling cracks, cutting out and replacing severely deteriorated areas with full depth asphalt, seal coating with 2 coats of a good cold tar sealer like Amguard, and restriping. This should be done every 3 – 5 years, depending upon how much traffic your lot has. You will find that over time, the amount of patch work (which is the most costly component) will go down.
For parking lots that are not structurally sound, your best bet is to have a complete pavement analysis done. Chamberlain’s Pavement Profile System is the most fool-proof way to get the information necessary. Sometimes the only flaw is that too thin of a layer of asphalt was put over a good sub-base. In this case, patching and overlay is a viable option.
If subsurface water is a problem, then French drains may need to be installed prior to the overlay. There is no “one solution” for repairing all parking lots. Chamberlain estimators look at each lot on its own merits and make recommendations for your particular situation. That’s why its important to deal with a full service company that does all aspects of pavement repair maintenance. Most other companies do not offer the full range of services that Chamberlain does. - When does asphalt last the longest??
Asphalt will last to its maximum potential when compacted to at least 92%. Chamberlain is the only local company that provides free compaction reports on larger jobs.
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