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Preventing Sealcoating Failure: Tips and Tricks for a Long-Lasting Asphalt Surface

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Maintaining the integrity of commercial parking lots is crucial for the safety of customers and the business’s longevity. One of the key steps in maintaining a commercial parking lot is sealcoating. Sealcoating is the process of applying a protective layer to the surface of the asphalt to protect it from the elements and extend its

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Saving Your Asphalt this Winter

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Winter is here with its harsh weather conditions. Now is when fresh sealcoating and proper maintenance pay off by doing their job to protect your parking lot —saving you time and money in the long run. You can take comfort if you’ve recently had your lot sealed. What is Sealcoating and Why is it Important?

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Summer Is The Best Time For Asphalt Sealing

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Protection from sun damage caused by UV rays, reducing the rate of water permeation, and extending the life of your pavement are several of the many benefits of asphalt sealing. For these reasons, you should budget for and plan on regular asphalt sealing. A newly laid asphalt parking lot should be sealed within the first

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How To Prepare Your Asphalt For Sealer

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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

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Sealcoating Dry time – Squeegee or Spray?

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Sealcoating your commercial parking lot is important to prolong the life of the asphalt surface. However, extended periods of interruptions to your commercial lot’s daily traffic flow due to dry time can be a problem. That is why it’s important to find the most efficient way to provide long-term protection. Misconceptions about Spray Asphalt Sealer A popular misconception about

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Driveway Sealing Tips & Tricks

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As the weather finally gets warmer, it’s time to really start hitting that summer maintenance to-do list. Caring for your driveway should be one of the items on your list. Your asphalt driveway should have repairs done if needed. Also, schedule your driveway sealing appointment. When it comes to driveway sealing, many homeowners try to

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