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Pavement & Asphalt Resources

7 resources • Guides, Videos, Checklists

Expert resources for parking lot assessment, pavement management, and asphalt maintenance.

Common Pavement Distress Types

High

Alligator Cracking

Interconnected cracks indicating structural failure

Medium

Longitudinal Cracking

Parallel cracks along traffic direction

Medium

Transverse Cracking

Perpendicular cracks from thermal cycling

High

Potholes

Bowl-shaped holes requiring immediate repair

High

Rutting

Surface depression in wheel paths

Low

Raveling

Surface aggregate loss from aging

Expert Guides

Intermediate 15 min

Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Guide

Understanding the industry-standard PCI rating system and how to apply it to your parking areas.

Read Guide
Beginner 12 min

Asphalt Maintenance Planning

Developing a proactive maintenance program to extend pavement life and reduce lifecycle costs.

Read Guide
Intermediate 10 min

Concrete Pavement Assessment

Evaluating concrete parking areas, drives, and aprons for structural integrity and surface condition.

Read Guide
Beginner 8 min

ADA Compliance for Parking Areas

Ensuring your parking facilities meet accessibility requirements and avoid compliance violations.

Read Guide

Instructional Videos

12 min

Reading Pavement Distress

Visual guide to identifying and categorizing asphalt distress types.

8 min

Drainage Assessment

Evaluating surface drainage, catch basins, and storm water management.

10 min

Sealcoating Decision Guide

When to sealcoat, when to repair, and when to reconstruct.

Critical Checklists

16 Items

Pavement Condition Index Assessment

Systematic evaluation using PCI methodology for asphalt and concrete.

Surface DistressCrackingDeformationDrainage
14 Items

Parking Lot Assessment

Complete parking facility evaluation including striping and compliance.

StripingCurbingLightingADA Compliance
10 Items

Asphalt Maintenance Checklist

Evaluate maintenance needs: sealcoating, crack filling, patching.

SealcoatingCrack FillingPatchingOverlays

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