What is Asphalt Sealcoating?
Asphalt sealcoating is a protective layer of acrylic that “seals” and safeguards your asphalt from nature’s damaging elements. New asphalt pavements are stunning, but over time, they can deteriorate and lose their shine. That’s when sealcoating comes to the rescue.
What Causes Asphalt Surface Degradation?
Rain, UV rays, oils, and other chemicals can degrade your asphalt. These harmful elements cause the surface to become brittle, crack, and lose its luster. It is essential to sealcoat your asphalt surface to prolong the life of your parking lot or driveway.
How Do I Protect My Asphalt?
Asphalt sealcoating creates a layer of protection that effectively shields against rain, UV rays, oils, and many other chemicals. It also provides a slip-resistant surface with a deep black finish – enhancing the appearance of your parking lot or driveway.
What is a Sealcoat?
A sealcoat is a dark seal or acrylic applied to your asphalt to protect it from nature’s harmful elements.
How Long Will Sealcoating Protect My Asphalt?
When properly sealcoated every 2-3 years your asphalt’s lifetime can extend to 12-15 years, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars over your asphalt’s lifetime.
When and How Should Sealcoating Be Applied to asphalt?
Sealcoating should be applied after 1 to 2 years of installation. And repeated every two to three years after that. Read more here →
To maximize the impact of the sealcoat product, follow these guidelines:
- Apply a minimum of two coats
- For 24 hours, temperatures must be above 50 degrees.
- For 24 hours, there must be no rain.
- Allow the sealcoat to cure for 24 hours before vehicle traffic returns.
The highly-qualified team at Buckeye Asphalt Maintenance & Sealcoating is here to help you maintain all your asphalt needs and more. Give us a call today for a free estimate.