Utah summers are no joke. With intense sun, heavy foot traffic, sudden storms, and long irrigation schedules, your pavement takes a beating whether you see it or not. Many property owners expect cracks and fading over time, but what they don’t always realize is how summer conditions quietly accelerate the process. The real damage often begins before you notice the signs—and by then, repairs cost more and last less. Go Pave Utah works with commercial properties across the state to identify summer-specific stressors and keep asphalt surfaces intact, attractive, and safe.
High temperatures soften asphalt, making it more vulnerable to wear from vehicles and foot traffic. But heat alone isn’t the only issue. UV rays oxidize the pavement surface, causing it to dry out and become brittle. This sets the stage for cracking and erosion. Add a sudden summer storm or an improperly placed irrigation line, and you’ve got standing water working its way beneath the surface. In Utah's high elevations, that combination of sun and sudden rain is more damaging than many property managers realize.
Sprinklers and poor drainage are major offenders when it comes to premature asphalt failure. Overspray from lawn irrigation slowly degrades the binder in your pavement, especially along the edges. These soft spots expand over time, leading to surface breakdown, potholes, and base layer deterioration. Water pooling near curbs or in low spots accelerates the decay, especially when paired with heavy summer use. By the time the damage is visible, you’re often looking at a subgrade repair, not just a patch.
Beyond heat and water, everyday elements like spilled motor oil or trash bin leaks can also eat away at your surface. These chemical exposures often go unnoticed but slowly weaken the structural integrity of the asphalt. Summer is when these small issues compound. When they happen at the same time—a hot day, a leaking sprinkler, and a delivery truck rolling over a weak spot—you’ve got a recipe for rapid surface failure.
Summer is the best time to inspect your pavement, but it’s also the easiest season to ignore early signs. Most damage is fixable when caught early—that’s why Go Pave Utah offers seasonal evaluations to commercial properties throughout the state. Their team checks for edge deterioration, drainage issues, surface oxidation, and chemical exposure, recommending the right interventions to keep your pavement safe and high-performing.
If you manage a retail center, office park, or multi-use facility, you can’t afford to let summer slide by. Early signs of damage now become major repairs by fall. Go Pave Utah offers asphalt solutions tailored to Utah’s climate and property types, helping businesses plan ahead and act smart. Their proactive approach means fewer surprises, less downtime, and longer pavement life.
