5 WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR CAR PARK DESIGN

1. 5 WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR CAR PARK Your company car park is the first thing your customers see! It is literally the first impression of your building. Oil stains, dirt, cracks, potholes, water-clogged surface, no bay markings or signage can be a put-off and keep people away from your business. 5 WAYS TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR CARPARK A well-maintained car park not only makes a great first impression but also results in significant savings in maintenance costs. All it needs is a good car park design and regular maintenance to look and operate at its best # 1 KEEP THE CARPARK FREE OF DEBRIS AND STAINS Leaves, dirt, debris and litter accumulates daily due to the daily pedestrian and vehicle traffic and if left unattended affects the appearance of your car park and increases the maintenance costs. Moreover, the dirt and grime, if not clearedcan clog the drainage and lead to standing water. # 2 SEALING CRACKS AND JOINTS Regular visual inspections of your car park important. Cold weather, long considered a nemesis of parking lots, can accelerate the formation of potholes and cracks in your car park’sbitumen driveways. These, if left untreated, can lead to absorption into the base of the structure, causing further deterioration and damage. Lastly concrete car parksare also prone to deterioration due to exposure to heavy chloride, joint sealants can be used to seal the car park and help keep away water and debris. # 3 SEALING THE CAR PARK Sealing bitumen driveways protect it against weathering and daily wear. The rich black finish not only protects and beautifies asphalt pavements, but it also extends the life of your asphalt by 10-15 years. It helps you save on maintenance costs while also making the car park easier to clean. It should be applied once every 2-3 years to protect the surface of your asphalt and prolong its life. However, before you proceed with sealing, it is recommended to call a car park specialist to resolve all asphalt problems like fatigue cracks, potholes or overlaying asphalt prior to sealing. # 4 PAINTING YOUR CAR PARK If you’re parking bays and line markings have faded, you might need to repaint to improve the safety and enhance the appearance. Choose an anti-slip paint to reduce the risk of people slipping in the car park. Not only do they brighten up the otherwise dull parking lots, but they

2. are also useful to highlight car park spaces, external walkways or hazardous areas. Choosing a reflective paint for car bay lines, bay letters, bay numbers, directional arrows, and pedestrian crossings as well as for special symbols such as disabled parking is a good idea. # 5 KEEP THE DRAINS CLEAN Regular inspection of all existing drainage and routine cleaning is a must to allow water to flow easily. Your car park’s drain must be regularly cleaned and inspected to prevent blockages and avoid your car park flooding during rain or storms. Maintaining clean drains will allow the water to flow easily and avoid standing water which can seep into the asphalt surface to quickly form cracks or potholes. CALL A TRUSTED CARPARK CONTRACTOR NEAR YOU Choosing a trusted car park contractor is an easy, hassle-free way to designor repair your car park. If you are in Sydney, call now to speak to one of the reputed civil contractors in NSW for complete car park solutions.