After a long Colorado winter, your asphalt has likely taken a beating—and it’s not just the potholes you can see. The freeze-thaw cycles common to our region cause deep and sometimes hidden damage to pavement surfaces. Spring runoff only adds to the wear, seeping into cracks and weakening the base. That’s why asphalt maintenance services are essential as soon as conditions stabilize—and summer is hands-down the best time to get the job done right.
Understanding Winter and Spring Asphalt Damage
Colorado’s winter weather is notorious for its freeze-thaw cycles. Water seeps into even the smallest cracks in your pavement. When temperatures drop, that water freezes and expands—widening the cracks. As temperatures rise, the ice melts and the cycle repeats. Over time, these repeated freeze-thaw events degrade the surface and base layers, weakening the overall structure of your asphalt.
Spring doesn’t bring relief—just runoff. Melting snow and spring rains wash into those already-damaged areas, further softening the pavement base and causing erosion. This combination of moisture and instability leads to premature failure of your asphalt surface.
While emergency fixes may be applied during winter or early spring, the real recovery happens in the summer.
Why Summer Is Prime Time for Asphalt Maintenance Services
Now that the temperatures are consistently warm and precipitation is minimal, asphalt maintenance services are more efficient, longer-lasting, and cost-effective. Here’s why summer is the ideal season:
1. Ideal Conditions for Sealants and Repairs
Warm weather is perfect for sealcoating, crack sealing, and asphalt resurfacing. Sealants and patching materials adhere better and cure faster in higher temperatures. This ensures stronger, more durable repairs that last longer and require fewer touch-ups down the road.
When applied in cooler or damp weather, many sealants may not cure properly—leading to quicker deterioration. Summer’s stable conditions help our team deliver quality work that holds up through another harsh winter.
2. Preventing Future Damage
Taking proactive steps in the summer means you’re not just reacting to last season’s damage—you’re preparing for the next one. By investing in asphalt maintenance services during the summer, you can:
- Extend the life of your pavement
- Reduce long-term repair costs
- Prevent small cracks from turning into major structural problems
It’s a smart, seasonal strategy that saves property owners time, money, and hassle.
3. Minimal Traffic Disruption
Longer daylight hours mean our crews can work more efficiently with less disruption to your business or community. Whether you’re managing a retail center, industrial site, or HOA, Coatings, Inc. is committed to working around your schedule—often completing projects during off-peak hours or weekends.
In summer, faster cure times and dry conditions mean quicker turnaround for your asphalt maintenance services, allowing normal traffic to resume sooner.
4. Improved Visibility and Safety
Summer also offers better visibility for crews, ensuring precise application of materials and striping. This results in clearer lane markings, smoother surfaces, and safer driving or walking conditions for everyone using your space.
Denver’s Trusted Asphalt Maintenance Partner
For over 50 years, Coatings, Inc. has been the Denver Metro’s go-to provider for asphalt maintenance services. From sealcoating and crack filling to full resurfacing and line striping, our team is ready to help you restore and protect your pavement before another tough winter sets in. Our approach is simple: deliver dependable results with minimal disruption. We understand that your property is a priority, and we’re here to keep it looking and functioning at its best.
Don’t wait until fall to fix the damage that winter left behind. Summer is the season to act. Contact Coatings, Inc. today for a free evaluation and see why we’re Denver’s most trusted name in asphalt maintenance services.