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The Seven
Important Benefits of Sealcoating
1. It will
save you money. Sealcoating can double - or even triple -the longevity of your
asphalt.
2. Provides a barrier to salts, chemicals, and petroleum products which
break down asphalt.
3. Is waterproof - seals out moisture that can erode the base beneath the
asphalt.
4. Improves crack resistance - keeps asphalt flexible so it doesn’t crack
or break.
5. Handsome, black finish increases property value.
6. Cures quickly for less interruption of traffic or business flow.
7. Faster cleanup - well-maintained pavement is easier to keep clean.
Seal
coating is today’s best way to protect our investment in asphalt
paving.
Economy * Performance *
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3 yr. old
pavement - never sealed. |
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Assuming that the initial asphalt
pavement was designed and constructed properly, the primary
cause of failure is the penetration of water into the
asphalt base. |
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This process begins with the
oxidation of the pavement surface which causes the asphalt
to dry and become brittle, this leads to the erosion of the
top layer of fine particles and the appearance of larger
stones and small cracks on the surface.
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If left untreated these cracks
grow over time and eventually allow water to penetrate to
the base of the pavement. |
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When water enters the base of the
pavement the base material moves and settles leading to
further cracking and an "alligator appearance".
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When the pavement reaches this
stage the only option is removal and replacement of the old
asphalt. |
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*20 yr old pavement that was sealed every 3
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Sealcoating seals
the asphalt pavement, preventing the oxidation and erosion
of the top layer of asphalt. |
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On older pavements
sealcoating replaces fine particles lost from the asphalt
surface due to oxidation. |
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Sealcoating seals
the small cracks that can turn into large cracks and
prevents water from seeping down to the base material.
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Sealcoating helps
protects the asphalt from the sun as well as the harmful
effects of chemical spills such as oil and gasoline. |
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Sealcoating provides
an attractive black surface that is ideal for painting lines
and other markers. |
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Sealcoating leaves a
smooth, clean surface ideal for sweeping, lowering cleaning
costs. |
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Sealcoating costs
pennies a square foot compared to the dollars needed to
repair or replace damaged asphalt. |
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wait a few months before sealing new pavement to allow it time to cure.
We
recommend waiting 6-12 months before seal-coating new pavement.
After a surface has been sealed, it should be re-sealed every 3-4 years
or as necessity dictates. |
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| No. You should use a
sealcoat material manufactured by a member of the Asphalt Sealcoat
Manufacturer's Association. Members adhere to the strict A.S.M.A.
standard specification in manufacturing their material which ensures a
quality product which meets or exceeds the standard spec. |
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UNSEALED ASPHALT:
lot maintenance costs are $.98 per sq
ft
SEALED ASPHALT :
lot maintenance costs are $.28 per sq. ft. |
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| In addition to keeping
your asphalt looking brand new, asphalt seal coating can save you money.
Over a 15 year period, unsealed asphalt maintenance costs an average of
$.98 per square feet. Sealed asphalt cost on average of $.28 per square
feet. With a regular program of sealcoating
You Can Save 243% in
Maintenance Costs. |
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