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Everything deteriorates over time, and asphalt is no exception to the rule. Indeed, asphalt paving requires upkeep and occasional repair in order to continue to look good and provide optimal performance. That’s why sealcoating is so important. If you are in need of sealcoating for your asphalt pavement, then APS Chipsealing & Paving can help. We provide first-class asphalt services, including sealcoating, for residential and commercial customers. You can count on us to help you with your asphalt project and ensure that your new pavement stands the test of time.
Sealcoating is a special liquid that is used to protect asphalt from being damaged. You can use it on any asphalt surface in order to preserve its appearance and integrity, and reduce the likelihood that you will need to repair or replace the asphalt. There are a number of different types of sealcoating, but the most commonly used types are oil-based, tar-based, and asphalt-based. It isn’t always easy to tell which type of sealcoating is best suited to your pavement, so it’s best to work with a qualified asphalt contractor.
So, why is it so useful to apply sealcoating? Sealcoating can be used to provide protection for any asphalt surface, from parking lots to driveways. The sealcoating process can offer the following benefits for your asphalt surface:
- Protect your asphalt pavement from the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight.
- Keep your asphalt pavement from being damaged by oxidation.
- Protect your asphalt pavement from water damage, including rain and snow damage.
- Help to provide your asphalt pavement with a neater, more uniform look.
- Reduce the likelihood that your asphalt pavement will be damaged by traffic.
You may be wondering how you can tell when the time has come to use sealcoating on your asphalt surface. You may want to use it as soon as you finish paving a surface, of course. This will help to keep the surface looking its best for years to come. You may also want to use it on an asphalt surface that has become blemished and dull over time. If your asphalt pavement is beginning to crumble—that is, if you are seeing loose grains of sand collecting on the surface—then the time may have come to use sealcoating. If you’re unsure about what to do next, talk to a seasoned asphalt contractor.
