Learn the essential signs of pavement damage in condominiums. Regular inspections are crucial for safety and prevention. Protect your residents and visitors by staying informed about pavement issues.

1. Signs of Pavement
Damage Condominium
Owners Need to Look For
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2. The Most Common Signs of Pavement Damage
What signs should condominium owners look for when surveying their property? Here
are 9 of the most common signs of pavement damage.
• Potholes
• Cracks
• Sinkholes and Depressions
• Faded Line Markings
• Surface Deterioration
• Drainage Issues
• Raveling
• Rutting
• Shoving

3. Potholes
Potholes are every driver’s worst enemy.
Commonly seen during freezing and thawing
cycles, these holes form as water enters the
asphalt through cracks in the surface and
expands and contracts due to temperature
changes. Rainfall and melting ice and snow
can seep into cracks of the asphalt to
penetrate the subbase, allowing water to
collect.

4. Cracks
Asphalt crack repair and crack sealing are
tools of the trade when small or large
cracks begin to form on the pavement.
Signs of alligator cracking, or fatigue
cracking, are seen on surfaces with the
heaviest traffic flow. Cracks are usually the
first stage of pothole formation and require
immediate repair to prevent water and
fluids from seeping into the asphalt and
subbase.
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5. Sinkholes and Depressions
Small and large depressions on the surface of
the asphalt can lead to serious sinkholes if
not addressed. These indentations can be
noticeable after a rainfall as they can fill with
water. Sinkholes and depressions can lead to
severe pedestrian injury or vehicle accidents
due to hydroplaning during the rain. They are
linked to poorly compacted materials in the
subbase during installation of the pavement.

6. Faded Line Markings
A quick visual inspection of the pavement can
usually indicate whether line markings are
faded and/or discoloured on the asphalt itself.
Over times regular wear and tear, as well as
harmful UV light can diminish the lines. Faded
line markings can pose a safety risk to guests
and tenants, especially if they affect traffic flow
or parking situations.

7. Surface Deterioration
The surface of the asphalt can deteriorate
over time and can be caused by an
inadequate subbase. Extreme
environmental conditions (e.g., snow, hail,
and heavy rain fall), vehicle fluids, and the
shifting of the underground due to frost can
all cause distortion and deformation of the
paved surface.
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8. Drainage Issues
Water pooling water on the pavement
and overflowing drains are indications of
a poor drainage system within or
alongside the paved areas. The water on
the surface of the asphalt can cause
severe damage to the underlying
foundation of the paved surface and can
extend to the sides where crumbling of
the asphalt can occur.

9. Raveling
The small pieces of loose gravel and dust laying on the surface of pavement is the result of
raveling. This type of damage occurs when the asphalt aggregates become unbonded from each
other. It is caused as the binder ages or from inadequate compaction during the application of the
asphalt.

10. Rutting
Rutting offer appears in the wheel paths
of an asphalt surface as a result of heavy
vehicular traffic. This depression can be
created by heavy weighted traffic,
improper compaction during installation,
or due to low-quality aggregates in the
asphalt mixture and can get deeper and
bigger over time.
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11. Shoving
This form of asphalt damage resembles ripples or waves across the surface of the asphalt. It can be
caused by the traffic flow, poor quality of asphalt, improper installation, or excessive moisture
trapped within the asphalt.

12. Tips for Inspecting Pavement for Damage
• Schedule Regular Inspections
• Walk the Entire Area
• Look for Visible Signs of Damage
• Observe Drainage and Water Flow
• Seek a Professional Assessment

13. Contact Us
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ON Canada, M9W 5X1
416-410-3705
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