Driveway Seal Coating Considerations

Asphalt is a preferred paving material because it’s durable, cost-effective and requires very little maintenance. In fact, one of the only required maintenance items is seal coating. Seal coating is a liquid sealant that provides protection against the elements as well as standard wear and tear your asphalt may encounter.

Continue reading to learn more about driveway seal coating.

Benefits of seal coating

We wouldn’t specialize in seal coating if it didn’t have quite a few advantages. Here are a few of the reasons to schedule seal coating:

• Protection from the elements: As we touched on, seal coating is your driveway’s best defense against Mother Nature. This liquid sealant blocks rainwater from penetrating the surface and prevents the sun’s harmful UV rays from degrading the surface over the years.
• Longer lifespan: By protecting your driveway from the elements and defending against oil stains, seal coating can extend your driveway’s lifespan by a few years each time. Seal coating is the best way to avoid paying for expensive asphalt replacement.
• Better appearance: The dark, rich color of asphalt is one of the reasons it’s such a popular paving option—but that color can fade, and the surface can start to crack over time. Seal coating restores your pavement to like-new condition and seals up any of those tiny cracks.

How often should a driveway be sealed?

The rule of thumb on when to replace seal coating is every two years; however, that can vary based on the pavement’s usage. For example, if you never park in your driveway, your pavement can probably go three or four years before it needs any professional assistance.

How will I know when it’s time for seal coating?

You don’t need to look at the calendar to know when to replace seal coating. These are a few signs that it’s time to bring in a pro to seal coat your driveway:

• Crack formation: It’s easy to turn a blind eye towards those hairline cracks in your pavement, but failing to address them sooner rather than later results in the cracks growing longer and wider. Seal coating is the best way to stop those cracks from getting any worse.
• Drainage issues: Rainwater should flow right off the surface onto the ground surrounding your driveway. If you notice puddles sticking around after a storm, there’s something off with your drainage system. Contact a pro right away, as seal coating is the only way to prevent those puddles from wreaking havoc on your pavement.
• Asphalt discoloration: Your driveway will slowly turn from black to gray over time as the sun’s UV rays take a toll on the asphalt. Along with looking shoddy, gray asphalt is more susceptible to cracking or developing potholes. Hire a seal coating pro to work on your driveway as soon as the color starts changing.

Let our team handle your seal coating

Driveway seal coating can be a DIY job if you have the right tools and materials—but save yourself from that hassle by hiring our team at Sunstar Seal Coating, Inc. We offer the best-possible pricing for all of our services, so give us a call today to get your estimate.

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