HOW IMPORTANT IS CRACK SEALING FOR ASPHALT REPAIR

Asphalt is the most cost-effective, fast-installing, versatile, durable and long-lasting paving material. Asphalt is used for paving roads, parking lots and driveways. You must project a positive image of your commercial property or municipal premises through regular maintenance and well-kept pavement areas.

Asphalt paving is a mix of stone aggregates and minerals, with an asphalt cement binder. The asphalt paving you see is the top layer of a bed of graded aggregates. The level of traffic and ground conditions will affect the depth. The asphalt layer structure keeps water from getting into the pavement. It also makes it more load-bearing and stronger.

Key Benefits & Process of Sealcoating

Sealing, also known as sealcoating, involves applying an emulsion product on top of your asphalt surface to seal any cracks and voids. Sealcoating will preserve and prolong the life span of your asphalt surface.

• This uniform coating improves the appearance of the paved areas.
• Protects pavement against salts, chemicals, moisture, and resists oxidization from exposure to the elements
• It gives the surface a smoother texture, which makes it easier for you to clean, sweep, and shovel.
• Dark, rich and deep appearance. It retains heat which makes the snow and ice accumulated melt faster.
• This is a cost-effective and efficient way to fix minor cracks and eroded regions
• Enhances the asphalt paving's overall worth.

Types of Coatings

While coal tar sealers can be cheaper but require more product administration, asphalt emulsion sealing is easier to apply but offers less protection against chemical spills. Your pavement's surface condition and manufacturer recommendations will help you decide the type of coating to use.

Sealcoat: When and how often

After one year of initial asphalt paving, sealcoating should first be performed. Then, it is recommended that you repeat the process every two-three years. You might consider scheduling sealcoating and crack filling more frequently, depending on how frequently your property is used.

Sealcoating Process

For the product to cure properly, it is best that you schedule the sealing job between 4 and 7 degrees Celsius. Smaller surfaces can be handled quickly with a squeegee. Larger areas may require spraying. Before applying the sealant to the surface, the crew will remove any dirt, stones, or debris. Then, they will use a pressure washer and heat flash any spots with oil or petroleum product marks.

We recommend that the area be left unattended for at least 48 hours following application. Also, keep an eye out for any leaves or other debris that might damage the emulsion coating. Once the new paving has been installed, your parking lot, driveway, and the road must be closed to vehicular traffic.