Although your asphalt driveway and paving are built to withstand the weight of regularly driving over it, it does not make it immune to wear and tear. If neglected, this wear and tear can cause serious damage that would lead to the need for complete resurfacing of your driveway. Since nobody likes having to pay asphalt contractors twice for the same job to be done, it would be in your best interests to try to maintain your current driveway, thus enhancing its overall lifespan. Here are some handy tips to extending the life of your asphalt paving. 

Do not overload the driveway

Residential asphalt is not built for heavy load weight. If you are constantly exposing your asphalt to large trucks and vehicles, then you will find it deteriorating before its time. One of the things you can do to prevent excessive loads on your driveway is by opting to have your garbage collected right on the road rather than have the garbage trucks access your driveway or your pavement. By controlling the amount of weight that your asphalt has to bear, you have a higher likelihood of decreasing the need for asphalt repairs.

Address drainage problems post haste

One of the elements that can cause serious damage is water. If water is allowed to seep into your asphalt driveway, it makes its way to its base course. Left undeterred, the driveway begins to disintegrate right from its foundation. This will then cause potholes in your asphalt and over time, you may need to resurface the entire driveway or pavement. You need to ensure that your driveway is never exposed to standing water. If you find that water is not draining sufficiently from your driveway, it is best to enlist the services of asphalt contractors post haste so they can come up with an effective solution to the drainage problems. This may involve the construction of an underdrain or creating a drain inlet to ensure the efficient dispersion of water away from your driveway. 

Regularly conduct a clean sweep

Several benefits come with regularly conducting a clean sweep on your driveway. For one, it keeps the driveway aesthetically appealing. Beyond that, though, it ensures that debris on the surface of the driveway is not at risk of puncturing your asphalt in the event heavy vehicles drive atop them. Lastly, a clean sweep gives you the chance to carefully inspect your driveway for the formation of cracks. Thus, enabling you to have them filled as soon as possible before they get the chance to expand and pose the risk of water damage to your asphalt.