A concrete parking lot is really nothing more than an exterior slab on ground (or slab on grade). Perhaps what defines it as a parking lot, and what makes it a little different to design and build, is the sloped surface for drainage, the ability to handle heavy vehicular loads, and severe environmental exposure.

Let's look at how to design and build concrete parking lots and also why concrete parking lots are preferable to asphalt. Contractors need to understand the advantages of concrete parking lots in order to clearly justify them to their customers.

To assist civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, contractors, developers, owners, and specifiers, TAJ Contractors provides detailed concrete road and parking lot design recommendations that include joint layout and load transfer plans. This program helps specifiers deliver quality 20 year pavement designs to ensure successful concrete projects. Also included in these recommendations is a review of your current asphalt pavement sections. The Parking Lot Design Assistance services are provided for conventional concrete projects as well as designs for projects interested in using pervious concrete, roller compacted, and concrete overlays.

Pros:

1. There are many benefits of using concrete for your parking lot. If you live in a state with scorching weather, concrete is the way to go. Concrete is lightly colored so it’ll reflect the sun, resulting in cooler temperatures during the warm summer months. A concrete surface is also less likely to change or expand from the heat.
2. Better In Hot Weather.
3. It’s also low maintenance. Concrete parking lots also tend to have a longer lifespan than their asphalt counterparts. They can last up to 40 years if maintained correctly.
4. More Design Options.