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The Facts About Asphalt Sealcoating: Dispelling The Myths

18 October 2022

Pearl Welch

Although asphalt pavement is pretty widely known and accepted, many people are unfamiliar with asphalt sealcoating, which is often used to restore and protect the surface of asphalt paving. In fact, there are many misconceptions out there about asphalt sealcoating, which can often deter those who could benefit from its investment. When you understand the facts about asphalt sealcoating, you can better determine if it's the right investment for you. Here are a few things that you should know.

Sealcoating Isn't Just For Appearances

One of the biggest selling points about asphalt sealcoating is the fact that it makes your asphalt paving look like it's brand new again. Unfortunately, it has led many people to believe that it's just an aesthetic improvement. The truth is that while a fresh application of sealcoating will improve the way that your asphalt paving looks, it does far more than that. 

That new coating provides a barrier between the elements and your asphalt paving. It also fills in fine cracks, restoring the surface integrity of your paving. Further, routine application of sealcoating every couple of years will actually prolong the life of your paving because it keeps it protected.

Sealcoating Isn't For New Asphalt

Another common misconception about sealcoating is that it's something that should only be applied to new pavement. This isn't actually true. In fact, sealcoating doesn't need to be applied to asphalt pavement until it's a couple of years old, in most cases. This gives the asphalt time to fully cure before the sealcoating is applied. Sealcoating should then be applied to aging asphalt every few years to keep it in the best possible condition.

Sealcoating Is Not Particularly Disruptive

If you are putting off the idea of sealcoating because you're worried about it being disruptive to your business operation, it's important to understand how quickly and easily sealcoating is applied. While your parking area will need to be closed off for the process and while the sealcoat cures, that's the only real disruption that your business will face. In fact, the application of sealcoating itself is fairly quick and easy.

As you can see, there's a lot of misinformation out there about sealcoating your asphalt paving. Before you dismiss the idea due to falsehoods, consider these points and talk with a local asphalt sealcoating contractor. They can help you determine if sealcoating is right for your parking lot based on its current condition and use.

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