What is Sealcoating?
Sealcoating is applied directly to the surface of an asphalt pavement.
Sealcoating serves to seal the top of the asphalt, preventing the top layer of asphalt from surface of the pavement and protecting the top layer of asphalt from oxidation and wear caused by exposure to the sun, snow, ice, melt, rain, salt, and air.
Sealcoating beautifies the pavement by providing a smooth, black, even appearance.
Sealcoating serves to seal the top of the asphalt, preventing the top layer of asphalt from surface of the pavement and protecting the top layer of asphalt from oxidation and wear caused by exposure to the sun, snow, ice, melt, rain, salt, and air.
Sealcoating beautifies the pavement by providing a smooth, black, even appearance.
What causes asphalt pavement to fail?
The primary cause of failure is the penetration of water into the asphalt base.
The process begins with the oxidation of the pavement surface which causes the asphalt to dry and become brittle, this leads to the erosion of the top layer of fine particles and the appearance of larger stones and small cracks on the surface.
If left untreated these cracks grow over time and eventually allow water to penetrate to the base of the pavement.
When water enters the base of the pavement the base material moves and settles leading to further cracking and an "alligator appearance."
The process begins with the oxidation of the pavement surface which causes the asphalt to dry and become brittle, this leads to the erosion of the top layer of fine particles and the appearance of larger stones and small cracks on the surface.
If left untreated these cracks grow over time and eventually allow water to penetrate to the base of the pavement.
When water enters the base of the pavement the base material moves and settles leading to further cracking and an "alligator appearance."
When should Sealcoating be done?
Generally you should wait a full year before sealing new pavement to allow it time to cure.
After a suface has been sealed it should be resealed every 3-4 years or as needed.
After a suface has been sealed it should be resealed every 3-4 years or as needed.
Are all sealers the same?
No! You should use sealcoating material that is manufactured by a member of the Asphalt Sealcoat Manufacturer's Association. Members adhere to the strict A.S.M.A. standard specification in manufacturing their material which ensures a quality product which meets or exceeds the standard specification.
