Every building and property owner eventually faces the same challenge: exterior materials don’t last forever.

Whether it’s your roof shingles, asphalt parking lot, or concrete surfaces, exposure to Edmonton’s climate causes gradual — and sometimes sudden — breakdown.

Understanding the science of why this happens explains why treatments like GoNano make such a difference.

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Why Asphalt Shingles Break Down

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material in Edmonton, but they rarely reach their advertised 25–40 year lifespans. Instead, failure often happens in 15–20 years.

Main Causes of Breakdown

• UV radiation: Sunlight breaks down the asphalt binder, making shingles brittle and dry.
• Thermal cycling: Heating/cooling expansion and contraction leads to cracking.
• Granule loss: Granules wash away, exposing asphalt to UV damage.
• Moisture & freeze–thaw: Water expands when frozen, accelerating cracks and delamination.
• Hail & wind: Severe weather loosens shingles and strips protective layers.

⚠️ Result: premature leaks, curling, and replacement much sooner than expected.

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Why Asphalt Pavement Fails

Driveways, parking lots, and roadways built with asphalt face similar challenges. Even though designed for heavy loads, Edmonton’s climate is especially harsh.

Main Culprits

• Oxidation: Asphalt binder hardens, loses flexibility, and cracks.
• Moisture damage: Water erodes the base and worsens with freeze–thaw.
• Traffic loads: Repeated vehicle weight causes rutting and fatigue.
• Chemical exposure: Oil, gas, and salt soften or break down surfaces.

⚠️ Result: Untreated asphalt often needs resurfacing or replacement in 15–20 years (or sooner without maintenance).

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Why Concrete Degrades

Concrete may look indestructible, but it’s actually porous and vulnerable.

Biggest Issues in Edmonton

• Freeze–thaw damage: Water expands in pores, causing cracks and spalling.
• Salt & de-icers: Chlorides corrode rebar and weaken integrity.
• Efflorescence: Dissolved salts leave white deposits, accelerating surface breakdown.
• Carbonation & oxidation: Chemical reactions lower alkalinity and weaken the concrete matrix.

⚠️ Result: Even durable concrete can show significant damage in less than 10 years if untreated.

The Common Thread: Environmental Stress

What ties shingles, asphalt, and concrete together?

They all break down due to:

• Oxidation
• Moisture
• Freeze–thaw cycles

Edmonton’s harsh climate speeds this process, meaning materials rarely last as long as brochures and warranties suggest.

How GoNano Treatments Help

GoNano technology addresses the very causes of breakdown:

• Hydrophobic barrier: Repels water to prevent freeze–thaw cracking.
• Chemical bonding: Strengthens asphalt and concrete at the molecular level.
• Oxidation resistance: Slows UV and oxygen damage.
• Improved durability: Independent testing shows better resistance to hail, wind, moisture, and aging.

✅ Result: Roofs, asphalt, and concrete last significantly longer with lower maintenance costs and less environmental impact.

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Final Thoughts

Every surface eventually wears out, but you can control how fast it happens.

By addressing the root causes of material breakdown, GoNano treatments extend the life of:

• Asphalt shingles
• Asphalt pavement
• Concrete surfaces

That means saving money, reducing waste, and protecting your property in Edmonton’s challenging climate.

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