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The Canadian Commercial Pavement Guide

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The Canadian Commercial Pavement Guide

Start with condition, choose the right treatment, prepare a comparable scope and plan maintenance. Use these practical guides to organize your next pavement decision.

01

What goes into a commercial paving budget?

Area is only the starting point. Excavation depth, base repairs, asphalt thickness, drainage, access restrictions and phased construction all affect the scope. A unit rate without those assumptions is not a reliable project budget.

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02

Resurfacing or replacement?

Resurfacing retains pavement that is still suitable to support a new surface. Replacement removes failed material and can correct problems deeper in the pavement structure. The choice depends on condition, levels and future loading.

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03

What affects asphalt service life?

There is no single service life for every site. Structure, drainage, construction quality, vehicle loading and maintenance influence how pavement performs. Calendar age should be considered alongside actual distress.

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04

Planning a parking lot resurfacing project

Start with a condition survey, levels and an access plan. Identify damaged base areas before defining milling and overlay limits. Confirm how the work meets curbs, catch basins, entrances and adjacent pavement.

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05

Build a practical pavement capital plan

Separate urgent corrective work, preventive maintenance and capital renewal. Rank each property by condition, operational consequence and timing constraints. A consistent rating method makes portfolio comparisons more useful.

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06

Why potholes return

Water, traffic and weakened pavement can work together to create a pothole. Filling the visible cavity may restore a surface temporarily without resolving the base or drainage problem beneath it.

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07

Asphalt and concrete: choose by application

Asphalt and concrete respond differently to loading, temperature, joints and repairs. A busy loading area may have different needs from a visitor parking aisle. Avoid choosing material on initial cost alone.

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08

When milling belongs in the scope

Milling removes asphalt to a specified depth and helps control the finished elevation. It can improve tie-ins and prepare worn pavement for an overlay, but it does not automatically repair the base.

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09

Which cracks can be sealed?

Crack sealing is most useful where the pavement remains structurally serviceable. Crack movement, width, cleanliness and moisture affect treatment selection and adhesion.

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10

When to renew pavement markings

Marking wear depends on traffic, snow clearing, surface condition and material. Inspect visibility rather than relying only on a fixed calendar interval. Review layout before repainting faded lines.

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