Using sealer on your asphalt surface can help to protect your pavement from UV rays and chemical spills that can be damaging, as well as reduce the rate of water penetration. As we’ve discussed previously, water is the most harmful element to your pavement. Additionally, sealing gives your pavement a fresh, clean look —almost like …
If you are about to have a new parking lot installed, you may be wondering how long does asphalt take to cure. It is important to understand that there is a difference between asphalt curing time, and asphalt drying time. While asphalt takes approximately one year to fully cure, you can typically walk/drive on your …
It is officially asphalt repair season. That means it is time to begin repairing all of the winter damage and replace temporary cold patch asphalt repairs with permanent hot mix asphalt repair. The first step of your spring cleanup pavement checklist should be conducting a visual inspection. While walking your lot, look for visible damage …
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As the days grow longer, warmer weather is just around the corner, and now is the time to start thinking about your springtime assessment for your paved surfaces. Winter damage from plows, the freeze thaw cycle, and melting snow should be evaluated before paving season begins to ensure that any needed repairs can be scheduled …
At EastCoat Pavement, we always emphasize that the best wintertime protection for your parking lot begins with preventative measures / repairs in the fall and hiring experienced snow removal professionals to avoid damage. One of the more frequent questions we get during the wintertime, however, is about patching. Hot Mix vs Cold Patch There …