Burnaby winters don't have to be harsh to be hard on pavement. Months of steady rain, the occasional cold snap, and the odd snowfall are enough to wear down a commercial parking lot that hasn't been looked after. For a business, a damaged lot is more than a cosmetic problem. Potholes, cracks, pooling water, and uneven surfaces affect customer safety, slow down deliveries, and put the first impression of your property at risk. They also tend to get more expensive the longer they wait. The good news is that most winter damage starts small. Knowing what to look for, and acting before the wet season sets in, can save Burnaby property owners a lot of money. How Winter Weather Damages Commercial Parking Lots Asphalt is tough, but it isn't waterproof. The real trouble starts when water finds its way into the surface and the base underneath. Burnaby's long stretches of rain give it plenty of chances, and a few nights near or below freezing do the rest. Commercial lots are ...