If you own a business or manage a property that has an asphalt parking lot, you should know that sealcoating is essential for proper maintenance. Though you may have sealant applied, do you know why or what sealcoating does for your asphalt? There are several benefits of sealcoating your parking lot.
Timely repair and maintenance of your asphalt is essential. Not only does sealcoating extend the life of your asphalt, but it also helps prevent extensive damage. Before you think about skipping out on adding the sealant, consider these benefits of sealcoating your asphalt sooner than later.
Adds Protection
Your asphalt is exposed to everything – including UV rays, chemicals, salt, and everything else in between. Over time, the more exposure to the elements, the more damaged the asphalt and its binder become.
Unless you create a structure to cover your parking lot or there are several trees in the space, it is exposed to harmful UV rays. Oxidation is a common result of exposure to UV rays and can cause the pavement to become brittle. Over time, significant cracking will occur, exposing the layers of the asphalt to harmful elements. Applying a layer of sealcoating will add a layer of protection against the harmful UV rays.
Vehicles carry several liquids that can leak onto your asphalt and cause harm when left untouched. Asphalt is a petroleum based substance and when another petroleum based liquid leaks, it will join the binder of the asphalt. In doing so, the asphalt will become soft and cause even more damage to the parking lot. Sealcoating will add protection against these harmful chemicals.
Prevents Water Intrusion
Large cracks within your asphalt can be extremely harmful and cause significant damage not only to your parking lot, but also creates tripping hazards. Prior to sealcoating, cracks will need to be properly filled. However, if the cracks within your pavement are minor, sealcoating will fill them. Filling the cracks, whether with sealcoating or crack filler, you can help prevent water intrusion. Since water is the leading cause of asphalt damage, keeping it out of your parking lot will keep it healthy and extend its life.
Revitalizes the Color
Over time, the rich, black color of your asphalt will fade. Applying a layer of sealant will restore the color that is lost with aging and weathering. Your parking lot is the doormat of your business and offers the first impression of how you care for your customers. Give your visitors your best foot forward with a great looking asphalt parking lot. You can achieve this by having a layer of sealcoating added.
Extends The Pavement Life
The cost of a completely new parking lot can be sizable, especially if you manage or own a business with thousands of employees or tenants. One of the best ways to help extend the life of your asphalt parking lot is having it regularly sealcoated. By hiring a professional sealcoating company, they will be able to add the layer of protection from the elements, help prevent water intrusion, and revitalize the color. All which will help save you money on significant repair and a premature replacement. While a sealcoating project is not free, and the expenses can add up, they are most likely a lot cheaper than replacing your entire parking lot. Extend the life of your pavement while saving with a fresh coat of sealant.
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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.