Is Damaged Asphalt Endangering Your Edina Property?
In Minnesota, damaged asphalt isn't just an eyesore that destroys your property's curb appeal, but can also be a costly legal and financial liability. When surface cracks and low spots form, rainwater and melting snow penetrate deep beneath the asphalt layer.
At J&W Asphalt, we utilize advanced infrared repair technology alongside premium asphalt paving methods to reheat, rebind, and restore damaged pavement. Our seamless repair process requires no cold saw-cuts and leaves no joints, creating a permanent, continuous bond that prevents water intrusion and extends the lifespan of your surface for years to come.
Here are the most common types of asphalt pavement damage we can repair and replace in Edina:
- Surface Cracking (Alligator & Hairline): Caused by oxidation, heavy vehicle loads, and constant UV exposure. Hairline cracks allow moisture to seep into the sub-base. If left unaddressed through an Edina winter, small cracks quickly network into interconnected "alligator" cracking patterns requiring immediate restoration.
- Settlement & Low Spots: Occurs when a section of your driveway or parking lot sinks below its original grade, creating dips that hold standing water. Settlement points to sub-base erosion, improper initial soil compaction, or heavy vehicular pressure on compromised areas.
- Potholes (Full-Depth Failure): A severe structural failure where both the surface asphalt and the underlying base aggregate have given way. Potholes present severe trip hazards and vehicle damage risks, requiring clean hot-mix fusion to completely re-establish structural integrity.
- Edge Cracking & Raveling: Commonly forms along the outer borders of driveways and parking lots where lateral structural support is lacking. Our team re-establishes compacted base material along borders and thermally fuses fresh hot-mix asphalt directly to the existing edge.