Caring for your parking lot is just one small thing you can do to increase the value of your business. Doing so also comes with several advantages that business owners do not often consider. Some benefits can have a positive impact on the experience of your customers, which in turn can help you increase your profits. We are going to review four key advantages of sealcoating a parking lot today.
What is Sealcoating?
Sealcoating is the process of applying a thin coat of sealer to asphalt that replenishes the binder lost through weathering and aging. Asphalt sealer proves a barrier to moisture intrusion as well as UV rays, chemicals, and salt.
Key Advantages
1. Add A Skid Resistant Layer
Sealcoating provides a tough and durable layer to the top of your asphalt surfaces. This is filled with aggregate bituminous surface treatment that creates a lasting pavement protection while also lowering the risk of slippage. Rain and other moisture creates a slippery surface that can be hazardous to consumers as they walk or drive across the pavement. Sealcoating will help your surface be skid resistant and safe.
2. Produces A Clean Surface
Over time, asphalt surfaces develop potholes, cracks, and can become worn in areas that are dangerous to those who use it. By adding a layer of sealcoat to the surface, it will produce a clean and evenly textured surface. Being free of loose stones or rough surfaces, your parking lot or roadway will yet again be ideal for vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic.
3. Like New Appearance
Since your parking lot is the welcome mat of your business, having it look its best is essential to provide a great first impression to customers. A fresh layer of sealcoat added to the parking lot will provide a “like new” appearance with a deep and rich color. This dark black color will also help melt snow and ice significantly faster than older, untreated asphalt. If your business is in a colder climate, you can easily increase safety for motorists and pedestrians.
4. Quick Turnaround
Sealcoating does not take a particularly long time to apply or cure. This allows for a minimal impact on the traffic that your business might see. Meaning, you will not need to shut down or lose complete access to your parking lot for several days. Additionally, if your parking lot is large enough, you can close half of it to traffic and then close the other half after work is complete. Work with your sealcoating company to determine what is best for your business while still having the sealcoat applied in a timely fashion.
Charlotte’s Premiere Sealcoating Contractor
Contact Toste Construction today to schedule your FREE estimate to have your parking lot sealcoated today. Our team is highly skilled to get the job done right the first time!
Toste Construction specializes in sealcoating and crack filling to ensure you and your customers have a smooth surface to drive on. We are your Mooresville asphalt and pavement maintenance company. Our services include asphalt sealcoating, striping, patching, pothole repair and crack filling for both residential and commercial projects throughout western North Carolina.