Parking Lots

Parking lots are a necessity for any commercial or multi-family building. Frequently an afterthought, parking lots are quite often poorly designed and built at the lower initial cost possible. This mentality begins a vicious cycle of yearly sealing, pothole repair, poor drainage, and entire replacement within 10 years.

Solution: When life cycle costs instead of initial costs are considered, most builders choose concrete. With the dramatic increase in petroleum-based asphalt, initial costs are not far apart. Concrete reduces lighting demand by 30%, and with its low long term maintenance costs, business owners have the option to place a structurally sound and durable product at a competitive price.

Concrete also provides unlimited design possibilities. Walkways may be stamped and colored to be easily identified. The color and design elements of the building may be integrated into the parking area. Concrete creates a brighter and thus safer environment at night. When an owner totals the costs of annual maintenance, lighting, aesthetics, safety, and replacement costs, concrete is the by far the best value.