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When To Park On New Asphalt Driveway? Easy Guide
Wait a whole month before applying the hot mix during the hotter summer months. The asphalt becomes pliable from the heat and becomes more vulnerable to surface damage early on. The best thing you can do is park on the street or in a garage if possible. Your patience will be rewarded.

When To Park On New Asphalt Driveway? Easy Guide

How soon can you drive and park on new asphalt?

Several factors determine how long it takes for new asphalt to dry:

  • The climate
  • Humidity level
  • The temperature of the air
  • The thickness of the pavement

Following these guidelines is the best way to keep your vehicles in good condition:

  • It should not be driven on for 72 hours
  • For 14 days, don’t park on the new asphalt driveway.

A vehicle such as a car can cause rutting, scarring, and depression of uncured asphalt. 

Larger vehicles, such as trucks and campers, pose an even greater risk. No matter what vehicle you own, ensure that you construct a driveway that will support the vehicle after it has been in place for 72 hours. 

Wait a whole month before applying the hot mix during the hotter summer months. The asphalt becomes pliable from the heat and becomes more vulnerable to surface damage early on. The best thing you can do is park on the street or in a garage if possible. Your patience will be rewarded.