Heavy use, trucks and waterlogged lots
Apartment complexes see round-the-clock traffic. Residents come and go at all hours, and trash trucks, moving vans and delivery vehicles use the same lanes as cars. That steady load shows up as ruts in the drive aisles and broken edges near dumpsters.
Industrial and retail lots add forklift traffic, tractor trailers and heavy pallet wear. Flat terrain and a high water table mean afternoon storms can leave puddles that sit against pavement edges and drain inlets. Over time, standing water breaks down asphalt faster than traffic alone. Sun-baked surfaces turn brittle, which makes cracks open wider. All of these patterns repeat across the neighborhood, so the repair choices tend to be similar from lot to lot.





