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3 Reasons to Fix Potholes Now
Here's why Northern Virginia property managers should consider repairing potholes now--before winter arrives.
Northern Virginia's weather can be best described as unpredictable, but that doesn't mean you can't do everything to prepare for the worst. The increase in precipitation, wild temperature swings and the freeze thaw cycle can turn small cracks into small potholes and small potholes into gaping car eaters. Here are 3 reasons why property managers should act now to avoid bigger problems later down the road:
1. Smaller potholes are more manageable
Regularly inspect your parking lots and roads well before winter and have any small potholes or cracks filled and repaired properly. It’s harder to have them fixed in the winter, and by spring, the size and severity of the pothole will have increased significantly—as will the amount of money and time it takes to get it repaired.
2. Snowplows
These vehicles can add more stress and damage to small cracks and potholes, making them bigger, wider, more expensive and more dangerous to the people driving on the surface.
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3. Safety first
It's a fact that the longer you let potholes fester in your paved areas, the bigger the chances someone could have an accident or experience car damage from un-filled potholes. The safe, responsible thing to do is get these filled before they become unmanageable.
If you’ve noticed any cracks or burgeoning potholes during your asphalt inspection or cleaning, please contact Espina Paving right away at (703) 491-9100 to schedule repairs!
