Asphalt Sealcoating
Preventive Maintenance for Your Parking Lot
Sealcoating is a preventive maintenance service that can extend the lifespan of your asphalt surface. By restoring the rich, glossy black color to your asphalt, sealcoating can make your parking lot look fresh and new.
Sealcoating replenishes the oils and binders in the asphalt, which keeps it flexible and less prone to cracking and crumbling under pressure. The sealant also forms a protective barrier against damaging, oxidizing substances like water, oil, and salt.
When you invest in sealcoating, we’ll use specialized equipment to apply SealMaster® commercial-grade pavement sealer to your asphalt surface. To ensure excellent coverage, we apply two coats with 50% overlapping.
Planning Your Sealcoating Project
1. Evaluate the condition of your parking lot.
Before scheduling your sealcoating project, contact us for a free pavement assessment. We’ll inspect your asphalt for cracks, potholes, or other damage. These issues should be repaired in advance to ensure the sealant adheres properly and delivers optimal protection.
2. Consider the timing.
The ideal time for sealcoating is when the weather is warm and dry, typically during late spring or summer. In addition, sealant must be applied when the parking area is vacant. Schedule your project well in advance to avoid delays and ensure you can select a time that minimizes disruptions to your business operations.
3. Communicate with stakeholders.
Sealcoating must be performed when the parking lot is vacant, and the sealant typically requires 24-48 hours of drying time. Provide advance notice to tenants, employees, and customers about your scheduled sealcoating. Give clear instructions about alternative parking arrangements and timelines to make the process go smoothly.
In the days leading up to your sealcoating project, you may need to use traffic cones and/or caution tape to block off the parking area(s) to be addressed. This will ensure that the lot is vacant when our team arrives so that we are able to perform the work.
Ongoing Maintenance
Recommended Sealcoating Frequency
Generally, commercial property owners should invest in sealcoating every 2-3 years, depending on traffic volume and weather conditions. Coupled with ongoing maintenance, such as crack sealing and pothole repair, regular sealcoating will extend the life of your asphalt asset.
Ready to develop an asphalt maintenance plan for your property? Contact us today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll make sure your parking lot is safe, attractive, and stands the test of time.
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