Sealcoating is a must if you want your asphalt driveway, parking lot, or walkway to last as long as possible. During the sealcoating process, a thin layer of a tar-like liquid is applied to the top of the asphalt. While sealcoating can’t fix existing problems like cracks, crumbling asphalt, and low spots, it does provide a protective layer as one of the many benefits of the sealcoating process. As an experienced asphalt paving company, we at Tucker Paving recommend having your asphalt seal coated every few years.
Benefits of Sealcoating
Sealcoating is an important part of the upkeep and maintenance of your asphalt driveway, parking lot or walkway. Benefits of seal coating include:
- Protecting your asphalt from the elements. UV rays from the sun, rain, snow, and dirt will all cause your asphalt to degrade over time. A layer of sealcoating every few years will protect your asphalt from degrading under the pressures of UV rays and water, prevent problems like cracks, and extend the life of the asphalt. This saves you money on repair and replacement costs over the life of the asphalt.
- Protecting the asphalt from oils and chemicals. Since asphalt usually comes into regular contact with vehicles, it also collects the liquids and chemicals that leak out of vehicles. Oil, gasoline and other vehicle fluids can also degrade your asphalt, causing damage and stains. Sealcoating protects the asphalt from the damage caused by these liquids and chemicals. Again, this extends the life of your asphalt and saves you money in the long run.
- Giving your asphalt a face-lift. Asphalt oxidizes and collects dirt over time, dulling and fading the appearance of the asphalt. Sealcoating will restore your asphalt’s dark, striking color. The color of the sealcoating will eventually fade as the asphalt is driven over and walked on, but it will be renewed every time sealcoating is done.
Tucker Paving has over 25 years of experience in the asphalt and concrete paving industry, and we know the value sealcoating adds to any asphalt driveway, parking lot, or walkway. Contact us online, or call us at?(863) 299-2262, for assistance with your next asphalt or concrete paving project!