Commercial Sites That Need Different Paving Decisions
A small customer lot, a broad retail area, and a service yard can have very different traffic and drainage needs. The pavement structure should be considered alongside the movement and weight of vehicles.
Existing lots may also contain settled patches, worn edges, or water-collecting depressions. A new asphalt layer does not by itself correct an unsound supporting area, so the existing condition belongs in the project discussion.
- Customer parking with frequent turning at entrances.
- Delivery or service-vehicle routes with concentrated loads.
- Lots with low spots or runoff near buildings.
- Replacement areas where the existing pavement has failed.
Drainage and Winter Access in Delaware
Delaware can see freezing rain and sleet. Water that remains in a parking area may create slick conditions when temperatures fall, making surface grade and low spots relevant to the paving plan.
- Note puddles after ordinary rain, especially near entrances.
- Identify areas where winter ice has repeatedly formed.
- Discuss how water should move around curbs and site access points.