Why Iowa Lots Fade Differently
Freeze-thaw cycles open cracks and roughen asphalt. Snowplows scrape across paint. Road salt and winter moisture attack markings at entrances, stop bars, fire lanes, and loading zones. By spring, the most-used parts of the lot often look worse than the stalls in the back.
Repaint timing depends on pavement temperature, moisture, spring cleanup, sealcoating plans, and how soon the property needs traffic lines visible again.