New asphalt leaves your smooth pavement surface with a deep black color that greatly enhances the overall beauty and value of your property. Unfortunately, due to weather and daily use, this beautiful dark color only lasts a short time. Many homeowners and property managers question the benefits of sealcoating. So let’s answer the question, is sealcoating asphalt essential?
We advise that having a pavement maintenance plan is 100% necessary to ensure the longevity of its expected life cycle. With every maintenance plan we suggest crackfillling, patching and sealcoating to maintain surface integrity. Typically we recommend applying sealcoat once every 2-3 years to maximize your investment.
Benefits of Asphalt Sealcoating:
- Reduces long term repair costs
- Enhances the curb appeal and appearance of your property
- Prolongs the life of pavement with a protective layer
Sealcoating Protects Your Pavement Against:
- UV Rays/Oxidation
- Oil
- Chemical spills
- Water penetration
- Rain
- Seasonal elements
Asphalt vs. UV Rays
New asphalt contains oils that help prevent UV rays from weakening the pavement and visual appearance. As the surface ages, it becomes grey, due to oxidation. This daily exposure weakens the pavement altering the integrity and making it brittle, thus leading to cracking.
Sealcoating the asphalt surface helps to add a protective layer that fights oxidation. Filling voids (cracks) also helps reduce exposure to these harmful rays.
Asphalt vs. Weather & Spills
Seasonal weather (rain, cold and hot weather) causes cracks, potholes and deterioration of the asphalt surface. Petroleum products such as oil and gas can cause damage as well, softening the structure.
Applying sealcoat to the surface protects against harsh spills and contaminants. By creating a protective barrier these elements have a more difficult time seeping into the asphalt. Making sure all of the cracks are sealed then applying a protective sealcoat layer to the surface is the best and most effective way to maintain and extend the asphalt’s lifespan.
So the answer is Yes! Sealcoating is essential for Roads, Parking Lots and Driveways.
The benefits of sealcoating are clear. We even offer special colors of seal coat too which makes your driveway or roadway really stand out!
Ramsey Asphalt Construction offers professional sealcoating services from Paso Robles to Ventura County, and everywhere in between, including all areas around: San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara and Ventura County.
Contact us to today to request a free sealcoating estimate. For the Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo area, call us at 805-928-9583. For the Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez and Ventura County area, call us at 805-560-3821.
