How Sealcoating Protects Your Parking Lot

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2. What Is Sealcoating? Reference: https://www.suresealpavement.com/sealcoating-protects-parking-lot/ • Sealcoating involves putting a sealing substance on a paved surface, such as a parking lot, to protect it from damage caused by weather, moisture, cracking, and wear and tear. • Sealcoat is made from a refined tar or an asphalt emulsion-based substance. It works by binding the aggregates in the asphalt to form a protective barrier.

3. How Does Sealcoating Protect Your Parking Lot? • Acts as a Protective Shield • Prevents Oxidation and Weathering • Prevents Cracks and Potholes • Preserves Asphalt Flexibility • Extends Longevity and Minimizes Repairs

4. The Importance of Regular Sealcoating • Sealcoating a parking lot makes sense because it’s cost-effective, safe, and enhances the customer experience.  • The number of repairs needed can be significantly reduced with regular sealcoat applications, therefore minimizing the need for a complete asphalt replacement. • Industry standards recommend having a sealcoat applied on an asphalt parking lot once every two to three years.  • With the effects of extreme temperatures, weather conditions, wear-and-tear, and high traffic volumes over time, asphalt will begin to absorb moisture.

5. The Sealcoating Process • Preparation phase: Before a sealcoat application, the surface of the asphalt must be properly cleaned and any minor damages must be repaired. • Application methods: Depending on the size of the parking lot, a professional paving service will use the appropriate equipment such as a broom, squeegee, or spray machine to complete the application process. • Drying and curing time: The amount of time it takes for a sealcoat to dry depends on the existing weather patterns. Higher temperatures and direct sunlight can cause the product to dry immediately. The sealcoat is cured when the sealer has completely hardened. • Post-application care: Regularly inspecting the parking lot for new damage can help enhance the longevity and reliability of the sealcoat product. The parking lot should be re-sealed once every two to three years.

6. Sealcoating Challenges and Solutions • Commercial property owners tend to wait until spring or fall to have professional sealcoating services performed due to the fluctuating temperatures and weather conditions of the winter and summer seasons. • Some potential concerns and issues can develop during the application, drying, and curing processes. • Not only does the weather need to be suitable, but the sealcoat must be applied with properly mixed sealant. 

7. Benefits of Sealcoating for Parking Lots • Enhanced Appearance • Protection Against UV Rays • Weather Resistance • Prevents Chemical Damage • Seals Minor Cracks • Increased Durability • Improved Safety • Longer Lifespan • Cost-Effective Maintenance • Eco-Friendly Solution • Improved Resistance to Oxidation • Enhanced Property Value

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