6 Best Reasons to Sealcoating Your Asphalt Driveway or Parking Lot This Spring or Summer

Are you responsible for the upkeep of a driveway, parking lot, or other asphalt-paved surfaces? If this is the case, you should consider sealcoating (also known as pavement sealing). Here are six compelling reasons why you should hire a professional asphalt contractor to sealcoating your asphalt driveway or parking lot this spring or summer:

1. It extends the life of your asphalt pavement: Sealcoating adds an extra layer of protection to your asphalt driveway or parking lot. It is a defensive shell that helps protect your asphalt pavement from the ravages of elements, thereby increasing its life.
2. It helps you avoid expensive repairs down the line: If your asphalt parking lot or driveway is not sealed correctly, it is fully exposed to the weather. Over time, inclement weather conditions can result in surface deterioration such as cracks and potholes. These problems can be costly to repair, and if the damage is not controlled in time, you may find yourself in need of a brand new driveway or parking lot sooner than you may have expected. You can easily avoid these expenses with professional pavement sealing.
3. It protects your pavement from water damage: Unsealed asphalt driveways and parking lots are susceptible to water damage. This problem is exacerbated during winter when water can sneak into small cracks and freeze. When water that has been frozen beneath the pavement expands, it can result in larger cracks and other types of surface damage. Sealcoating your pavement ahead of time can help you prevent this type of damage by filling up small cracks and keeping water out.
4. It protects your pavement from the sun: The sun can also cause serious damage to your asphalt driveway or parking lot — and this is a year-round threat. Similar to how dermatologists recommend wearing sunblock all year long, sealcoating is recommended to protect your asphalt pavement from the sun and keep it looking and performing its best.
5. It protects your pavement against automotive fluids: Most of the asphalt used today for commercial paving comes from petroleum crude oil — so when automotive fluids such as oil and gas accumulate on the surface, they can dissolve into the asphalt. This can weaken the surface, which ultimately results in breakage and cracks. Oil and gas will sooner or later spill over your asphalt driveway or parking lot. And though spills can be cleaned up, it is far more convenient to protect your asphalt parking lot or driveway with sealcoating.
6. It makes your pavement look more appealing: Sealcoating is applied in a dark black shade that instantly improves the appearance of your asphalt pavement and your commercial property as a whole. Additionally, it creates a smooth, non-porous surface that allows rain to easily wash away any dirt and debris. This ensures that your parking lot or driveway remains clean and attractive.

The best time to Sealcoating your asphalt pavement is spring or summer.

Pavement sealing is not a seasonal job. It is most effective in the spring or summer months since the heat speeds up the drying process of the sealant, which is why the humidity level must be as low as possible. Any additional moisture could cause the drying process to be delayed. A sealcoat can dry in as little as 24 hours under ideal conditions — which is when overnight temperatures do not drop under 40°F.

Sealcoating your asphalt pavement is not something you should overlook. While putting off-pavement sealing may save you some money in the short term, it will certainly cost you in the long run when your asphalt driveway or parking lot cracks and deteriorates. Contact a local asphalt contractor today to learn more about seal coating or get an estimate for high-quality driveway or parking lot sealing.

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