Smart Pavement Preservation: A Florida HOA Success Story

For community leaders tasked with protecting both property values and resident funds, effective pavement management requires strategic long-term planning.

Granada Village, a community within the Wynmoor development in Coconut Creek, Florida, understood this responsibility. With asphalt being one of their largest infrastructure investments and a commitment to fiscal responsibility, the board sought a solution that would extend pavement life while optimizing maintenance budgets.

Under Florida’s intense UV exposure and humidity, their roads were deteriorating despite regular maintenance. Rather than continuing with conventional treatments that provided only temporary improvements, they researched alternatives that could deliver lasting protection. What they discovered was a preservation strategy that not only protected their asphalt investment but also enhanced appearance and generated significant long-term savings.

When your community’s roads show wear, it hits more than your curb appeal — it directly affects your HOA’s bank account, which is funded by the community’s homeowners. For Granada Village in Coconut Creek, Florida, its cracking pavement wasn’t just an eyesore — it threatened to drain its reserve funds with costly repairs down the road.

“When I first got on the board, we were going to seal coat,” explains Barry Smith, president of Granada Village. “As a board person, we have a fiduciary responsibility to get value for the money we spend for our residents.”

Like many Florida communities seeking effective HOA asphalt preservation solutions, Granada Village had discovered the limitations of traditional seal coating. These conventional treatments often lacked performance and failed to provide genuine protection without frequent reapplication, failing to block damaging UV rays or prevent water intrusion. The result? Short lifespans and frequent reapplications drained the maintenance budget.

Finding a Better Way Forward

Granada Village takes pride in maintaining high standards as part of a large residential development with extensive roadways requiring regular HOA asphalt preservation. But in recent years, its traditional approach to road maintenance wasn’t meeting those standards.

“Our maintenance administrator told us straight up: it’s really not worth the money — it’s almost like painting the parking lots,” Smith explains. “What we’ve been seeing with the seal coating is that it doesn’t last that long.”

The Board started asking tough questions: What is the actual cost of sealing the asphalt this frequently? How could it protect its multi-million-dollar asphalt investment? And most importantly, how could it ensure residents’ HOA fees are spent wisely?

A Better Approach to Extend Asphalt Life

The Granada Village Board did what every HOA board that manages asphalt should. Members rolled up their sleeves and did their due diligence, calling communities across Florida to hear real stories about what worked and what didn’t.

Its breakthrough came during a conversation with a project manager at The Villages, one of Florida’s largest communities.

“After extensive research, I came across HA5,” Smith explains. “When I called references, including a project manager at The Villages, his message was clear: they wouldn’t use anything else.”

That caught the Board’s attention. If a community as large as The Villages had found its solution, Granada Village needed to know more.

“What sold our Board was the guarantee and longevity,” Smith explains. “But the biggest factor was how HA5 High Density Mineral Bond preserves our existing asphalt by blocking out water and ultraviolet rays. The proven track record and strong warranty made it stand out from traditional options.”

The Numbers Behind the Success

The results exceeded expectations, especially when compared to other communities’ experiences.

“We’re extremely satisfied with our decision,” Smith shares. “Looking at the other villages in our community that chose seal coating, the difference is clear. Those treatments didn’t last and didn’t protect the pavement.”

The response from residents was immediate.

“Before residents could even move their cars back in, they were stopping to tell us how beautiful it looked,” Smith recalls. “They were saying, ‘I love my village!’ They were ecstatic about the appearance and the value it adds to their units.”

The financial benefits of proper Florida asphalt maintenance were equally impressive. The Board estimates it saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in the long run.

The benefits of this approach to community road maintenance have been comprehensive:

• Significant cost savings and reduced community disruption with treatments needed only once every seven years, compared to annual repairs and resealing.
• Better preservation of existing asphalt through superior water and UV protection.
• Extended pavement life backed by a five-year warranty.
• Enhanced property values through proper asset management.

“We invested more upfront because you get what you pay for,” Smith concludes. “Looking at how it compares to other villages using seal coating, I’d highly recommend it to any community.”

Ready to Extend Your Asphalt’s Life?

Granada Village’s adoption of HA5 represents a commitment to sustainable infrastructure and fiscal responsibility. Choosing a solution that delivers immediate benefits and long-term value ensures its community will remain an attractive, thriving place to live for years to come.

Take the first step toward better Florida asphalt maintenance and preservation. Contact Holbrook Asphalt today to discover how HA5 can deliver long-term value and reduce maintenance costs for your community.