Summer days bring the perfect weather for enjoying time outside, but come with extreme heat that can affect your driveways. Here’s how:
- Cracking: The extreme changes in temperature from day to night can cause asphalt to expand and contract. This movement can weaken the surface making it more susceptible to cracking.
- Softening and Deformation: When the sun beats down on your driveway, the heat can cause the asphalt to soften. Asphalt absorbs heat quickly which can make the surface more pliable leading to indentations if heavy vehicles are parked or driven on it.
- Fading and Oxidation: Intense UV rays from the sun can break down the binders in asphalt causing its surface to become dry and brittle. This can make the driveway look dull and gray over time.