Plows, Ice, and Chemicals: Why Parking Lots Need Asphalt Pothole Repairs and Striping After Winter
- Kent Wilson
- Feb 6
- 2 min read
You’re Seeing Potholes — and Your Striping Is Likely Gone Too
If your parking lot went through snow, ice, plowing, and de-icing this winter, the damage is already showing.
Some lots now have potholes that must be repaired.Most lots have striping that has been scraped, faded, or chemically worn away.
Either way, winter left its mark — and spring is when those issues need to be addressed.
Why Winter Creates Immediate Asphalt Problems
Winter damage is not random. It follows a pattern.
Water enters cracks and weak spots Freeze-thaw cycles expand the damage
Plow blades scrape surfaces and markings
De-icing chemicals accelerate wear
When spring arrives, potholes appear and pavement markings are often no longer visible or compliant. Ignoring either issue increases safety risks and liability.
Not Every Lot Needs Repairs — Almost Every Lot Needs Re-Striping
Some properties require asphalt patching because winter exposed structural weaknesses.
Many more properties only need: Re-striping after plow blade scraping
Refreshing faded lines caused by harsh chemicals
Restoring stop bars, crosswalks, and ADA markings
Striping is often the first visible casualty of winter, even when the asphalt itself remains serviceable.
When Asphalt Potholes Are Present, Repairs Come First After Winter
If potholes exist, they must be corrected before any surface work.
Proper sequencing matters: Inspect the lot Repair potholes and failed areas if needed Allow repairs to cure Re-stripe the lot correctly
Striping over damaged asphalt wastes money and shortens the life of both the repair and the markings.
Why Spring Is the Right Time to Act
Spring conditions allow repairs and striping to be done correctly, before: Traffic volumes increase Heat softens asphalt Water intrusion worsens failures
Addressing winter damage early is more cost-effective and avoids mid-season disruptions.
How Armor Asphalt Approaches Post-Winter Lots
We don’t assume every lot needs the same solution.
We evaluate: Whether asphalt pothole repairs are necessary after winter Where striping has failed What markings must be restored for safety and compliance How to sequence the work efficiently
Some lots need patching and striping.
Many need striping only.
All need honest evaluation.
Call to Action
If winter weather left potholes, faded lines, or missing markings in your parking lot, now is the time to address it. Armor Asphalt serves Jonesboro, Paragould, and all of Northeast Arkansas.
Request an inspection:
Or call:
870-520-1940
Fix what winter damaged. Restore what plows and chemicals removed. Get your lot ready for the year ahead.
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