For any individual or entity who manages a property that includes a parking lot, proper striping of the lot is an essential task that should be considered. Striping will fade eventually, however, and a common question from those in this position is how often they need to go about restriping their parking lot.
At Asphalt Masters, we’re happy to offer parking lot striping and repair services to clients around Ogden and other parts of Utah, ensuring that their parking lots remain safe and well-maintained.
When clients ask us how often their parking lot should be restriped, our answer is simple: It depends. Here are the key factors to be evaluating when it comes to deciding how often to have this task carried out by our team of professionals.
Complying With ADA and Other Regulations
First and foremost, there may be certain cases where restriping your parking lot is not an option, but rather is dictated as a requirement by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other local regulations. It’s important to be aware of any legal requirements and obligations you may have regarding parking lot striping, as failure to comply can result in fines or even legal action taken against you.
For instance, if your particular parking lot sees a higher-than-average amount of foot traffic, the ADA may require that you have your lot restriped more often than if it were in a residential area with minimal foot traffic. There may also be certain circumstances where you may need to restripe your parking lot in order to comply with local regulations.
Age of the Parking Lot
The age of your parking lot can also be a major determining factor in how often it should be restriped. Generally, if the lot is new, there’s no need to restripe it right away; however, if it’s older than three years old, then restriping should be done on a more frequent basis. That said, the age of the parking lot is just one factor that should be taken into consideration when determining how often to restripe.
Weather Conditions
Another major factor in deciding how often your parking lot should be restriped is the local weather conditions. If you live in an area that experiences frequent rain and snowfall, then your parking lot will need to be restriped more often than if you lived in an arid climate where there is little rain or snow.
In areas with extreme temperatures, it may be necessary to restripe your lot more often due to the extreme wear and tear that the elements can cause.
Overall Usage of the Lot
The overall usage of your parking lot will also be an important factor in deciding how often it needs to be restriped. If you run a business or other entity where there is consistent, high demand for parking spaces, then you’ll need to restripe your lot more often than if it is primarily used for residential purposes.
Impact on Customers
In other situations, it may be necessary to restripe your parking lot more often in order to ensure a positive customer experience. For example, if the stripes are worn or faded, customers may have difficulty navigating the lot and you could potentially lose business as a result. Therefore, in this case it would make sense to go ahead and schedule a restriping job in order to avoid any potential issues.
Following Lot Repairs
In many cases, an ideal time to restripe a parking lot is after any repairs have been completed. This way, the stripes will be fresh and clearly visible, allowing customers to identify their designated spot with ease.
For instance, if you know you’ll be having repair work done on your lot such as filling potholes or repaving, it’s a good idea to have us come in and restripe the lot when all of the work is finished. Work is already being done, so you won’t have to worry about shutting down the lot on two separate occasions or dealing with customer inconvenience.
Determining how often to restripe your parking lot can be a challenging task. However, by taking into consideration the age of the lot, local weather conditions, overall usage, and any necessary repairs that have been made, you can make an informed decision about when it’s time for a fresh layer of paint.
And at Asphalt Masters, we are more than happy to help you with any striping or restriping job, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you, whether on this or any of our asphalt services!
