Finding that elusive parking space is one of the most frustrating tasks for people who regularly drive to work.
According to a recent report, an average American spends 17 hours per year searching for a spot to park their cars.
However, many companies have their own parking lots for their employees. While that's a great initiative, many companies fail to maintain the parking lots.
A well-maintained parking lot offers several benefits to the company such as safety for employees and customers, improved business image, and safeguarding a big business investment.
Here are some essential tips to maintain your business parking lot and make it a lot more appealing:
Perform Routine Inspections
A vacant and ignored parking lot can attract all sorts of problems from increasing amounts of garbage and cracked asphalt to vandalism and attracting criminals. Inspecting the parking lot regularly can help you discern problems such as developing cracks and pooling water before it becomes a big problem.
Repair the Cracks Immediately
Environmental conditions and bad weather can often damage the asphalt and cause large cracks to appear in the concrete. Not repairing small cracks when they appear initially can lead to huge foundation issues that require costly repairs. It can also make the parking lot look decrepit and neglected, creating a negative image for the business.
Add a Seal Coating
Adding a seal coating to the asphalt will protect it from moisture and sun damage and will prevent the problem from escalating further. It also makes the parking lot look beautiful by restoring the color and enhancing the overall appearance by filing in the cracked and damaged areas.
Invest In Some Landscaping
You can completely change the look of a neglected parking lot by investing in some parking lot design and landscaping. Give your parking lot a pop of color by adding some plants, trees, and flowering bushes to the otherwise urban environment.
Clean It Regularly
No matter how much money you invest in repairing and designing the parking lot, if it isn't regularly cleaned and maintained, it will start looking neglected in a few weeks.
Getting the parking lot cleaned regularly will also help identify potential cracks and stagnant water that can seep into the ground and cause more deterioration.
Frequent cleaning also removes dirt, grime, and general debris that accumulate over time and harms the structure and look of the parking lot.
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