Discover why asphalt cracks early and how drainage, poor installation, heavy loads, and weak base preparation cause damage.
A new asphalt driveway or paved surface should provide a smooth, durable foundation for years of everyday use. So when cracks begin appearing sooner than expected, property owners often wonder what went wrong. Early asphalt cracking is not always simply a result of age. It can be connected to problems with the pavement base, drainage, installation, traffic loads, weather exposure, or delayed maintenance.
J T Lisk Inc.’s guide, “What Causes Asphalt to Crack So Early?”, takes a closer look at the reasons asphalt can deteriorate prematurely and why identifying the underlying cause is more important than simply filling visible cracks.
