There are a number of different questions floating around the concept of sealcoating your pavement. These often can lead to misconceptions and mistakes that could shorten the lifespan of your pavement. So we want to clarify these frequently asked paving questions, so you don’t have to learn the hard way!
The Frequently Asked Questions in Sealcoating
Why is Sealcoating Essential for My Pavement?
You might have experienced situations where your pavement took a beating from the elements. High heat and frigid cold can all heavily affect your pavement if you’re not careful. This is why sealcoating is such an important part of keeping your driveway maintained. Without a sealcoat, it is exposed to the elements and will degrade much faster.
When and How Often Can Sealcoating Be Applied
A common issue that our clients have is not knowing when and how often their lots should be sealcoated. The answer to this is: it depends. You have to be aware of the things that can wear down the sealcoat in your area. For example, in Arizona, the blistering heat can mean that you need to apply your sealcoating more often than in Washington where the weather is cooler, but not completely frigid. But in general, you’re going to want to sealcoat your pavement or lot at least once every 1 or 2 years.
How Long Does it Take For a Sealcoat to Take Effect?
Again, the time needed varies. But you want to make sure that the weather and temperature are good during the application of the sealcoat, and an additional 8-10 hours after that so it can set. Once the sealcoat has set, then it should be good for a year or more of protection depending on how you maintain it.
What is the Most Important Thing To Do Before Applying a Sealcoat?
This is a very common question when it comes to sealcoating. The answer to this is to make sure that your pavement is prepared before the sealcoat is applied. Preparation is very important when it comes to making sure that your pavement or lot is properly sealcoated. This is because once the sealcoat has set, any stains or problems are now sealed under it. These issues include oil stains, cracks and holes. Leaving these problems could lead to more damage done to your lot and a much shorter sealcoat lifespan. So always get those issues sorted out before the sealcoat is applied.
What Can I Expect When A Paver Sealcoats?
When you hire a paver like us to sealcoat your driveway, you can expect the utmost care to ensure that your pavement is ready for the process. Your driveway will be cleaned and water will be dried off. If any prior repairs need to be done, the paver will let you know. This is to ensure the integrity and safety of the sealcoat. Once the sealcoat is applied the paver should give you a quick rundown of what to do post sealcoat.
Final Thoughts
We hope that this quick article answers the many questions that you may have when it comes to paving your driveway. Feel free to send us an email or call us at 520-514-2779 for any further questions!
