If you are like most people, you take for granted the lines that are found in a parking lot or on the streets that you drive on. These lines, sometimes referred to as striping, are there for some important reasons. They can have a huge impact on the flow of traffic that you may not even realize. Today, we are going to take a closer look at the purpose of line striping on asphalt surfaces and why it is so important to have them there. Andersen Asphalt & Striping is here to take a closer look at the purpose and importance of line striping.
Importance of Asphalt Striping
The lines that you see on the parking lots that you park in are there to play several important roles. They are something that you probably don’t give two second’s though about. These lines play an important role in several ways.
– Safety: The biggest reason that striping is a must on roads and in parking lots is because of the safety that they provide for those driving. They clearly mark where traffic is supposed to turn, crosswalks, parking stalls, traffic flows, and more. If helps drivers safely maneuver their way through the parking lot and roads.
– Maximize Parking: If drivers were left to their devices, they wouldn’t know where to park and certainly wouldn’t park efficiently. To make the most of a parking lot space, there should be parking stalls that are clearly marked to maximize the space and fit as many cars in the lot as possible. Without parking stalls that are marked, drivers start to park their vehicles in all sorts of configurations and fewer cars will fit in the lot.
– Curb Appeal: Freshly painted lines on a road as well as in a parking lot will elevate the appearance dramatically. This can do a lot for the curb appeal of your business. There is nothing more attractive than a parking lot that has been freshly sealcoated and then striped. The crisp lines that are clearly marked make the property look like new again. This is a visually appealing statement that commercial property owners can make about their establishment.
– ADA Spaces: Another important part of line striping is to make your parking lot ADA compliant. Clearly marking the handicap stalls is part of this. You are required to have a certain number of ADA compliant spaces per the number of parking spaces in the parking lot. It is a big part of making sure your commercial property is compliant with the law.
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If your parking lot is looking worse for wear, it is time to turn to Andersen Asphalt & Striping to take care of your sealcoating and striping needs. We will leave your parking lot looking like new again. This is a great way to extend the life of your parking lot. Call us today!
