It can be quite pleasant to live in a place like Phoenix where the sun shines nearly every day of the year. While you might like the constant sunshine, it can take a toll on your pavement. UV exposure and excess heat can damage your pavement over time, and without the proper protection, your pavement will break down prematurely. Instead of investing in new asphalt before your current surface’s lifespan is over, consider how seal coating can benefit you. Seal coating creates a protective barrier for your asphalt against sun, heat, and the wear and tear of vehicular traffic. Keep reading to learn more about seal coating.
Seal Coating at a Glance
Pavement maintenance is an essential part of making your parking lot or driveway safe and smooth for drivers as well as pedestrians. Once your asphalt has been installed, you can have a seal coat applied. The seal coat is made of a clay-stabilized, mineral-filled asphalt emulsion combined with tire rubber, and is applied directly to your pavement. You can have a seal coat applied even if your asphalt is not new and still experience the same benefits.
Benefits of Seal Coating
The main benefit of seal coating your pavement is that it will help it last longer. Over time, pavement can be damaged from UV rays, and will lose oils and aggregate. With a professionally applied seal coat, your pavement will look better for many years to come, and you can save money on having to prematurely replace your asphalt.
When to Get Seal Coating
Now that you know a little more about seal coating, you may be wondering when you should get it. Check your pavement for signs of damage, such as cracks or fading from black to gray. If you see sand around the corners of your parking lot area, this can also be a sign that it’s time to have your pavement seal coated.
Call Cactus Asphalt at (623) 207-8246 to find out how we can help you slow down the aging process of your asphalt pavement. Seal coating in Phoenix AZ can help extend your pavement’s lifespan and make it more aesthetically pleasing.
I didn’t know that seal coats were made out of clay and tire rubber. My wife and I are thinking about repaving our driveway to fix all the cracks that have appeared over the years. Thank you so much for the paving tips!
I am need of a new driveway along my side yard to my barn. Right now it is just gravel, but I want get asphalt poured this year. I will remember your advice on sealcoating to help it last.
I appreciate how you point out that seal coating can help make your pavement last longer by protecting it from things like UV rays. My husband and I are installing a new aggregate driveway, so we are wondering if we should also seal coat it. We will be sure to get this service done so that our new driveway will last us a long time.