Sealcoating

SAVE THOUSANDS AND PROTECT YOUR VALUABLE PARKING LOT OR PAVEMENT INVESTMENT BY MAINTAINING It WITH SEALCOATING

What Is Sealcoating, and How Often Should It Be Performed?

A sealcoat is a protective layer that’s applied to paved surfaces to shield against water, UV rays, and other environmental factors that can cause asphalt to deteriorate prematurely or rapidly. By protecting the surface from cracks, oxidation, and regular wear and tear, sealcoating helps pavements look better and last longer.

Every pavement is different and requires sealcoating at different frequencies. Surfaces that are more prone to water or sun damage will need to be sealcoated more frequently than those that are in dry areas or shaded by trees. Other factors that affect sealcoat frequency include:

The pavement’s age and condition
How often the pavement is used
Local climate and weather conditions

How Do I Know If I Need Sealcoating?

What is the most cost effective time cycle for performing pavement maintenance? The answer depends on the local climate, age and condition of the asphalt surface. For that reason, we provide our customers with a free periodic inspection of their parking surfaces and assist them in establishing a schedule and budget for necessary pavement service and repair.

Asphalt parking lots are an important portion of the property’s value. Our proven technique and quality sealcoat materials provides outstanding resistance to water seepage, petroleum spills, oxidation from the sun, and other damaging elements.

Top Reasons to Sealcoat

Curb Appeal

Customers’ and tenants’ first impression of your property is the parking lot. Sealcoating with our proven process ensures a positive first impression by enhancing the appearance of your property.

Save Money

An independent study, by the Pavement Coatings Technology Center at the University of Nevada at Reno, showed conclusively that maintaining asphalt with sealcoat every three years saves an average of $15.25 per square yard or $152,500 for an average commercial parking lot over 15 years.

This equates to a 48% savings over the cost of an unmaintained parking lot. With oil prices less stable today, these savings are often even higher.

The Sealcoating Process

Sealcoating is a preventive maintenance technique that minimizes repair expenses and prolongs your pavement’s life. Here’s our standard approach for each sealcoat service:

Prepare

We remove debris and other obstructions from the surface so the sealcoat applies correctly and repair cracks, potholes, and other damage if needed.

Edge and Tape

We block off areas that don’t need to be treated.

Apply the Sealcoat

We spray or squeegee the coal-tar-based or asphalt-based sealcoat material onto the pavement.

Coat Application

We apply a final sealant layer so the sealcoat maintains its integrity and doesn’t get damaged.

Dry & Cure

The sealcoat dries for 12 to 36 hours.

Striping and Markings

We apply all necessary line striping and other pavement markings.

View Our Sealcoating Work

Sealcoating Overview Videos

Watch U.S. Pavement Services, Inc. in-house sealcoating crews in action. See unique perspectives and footage for sealcoating, crack sealing, and line striping. For more information about our parking lot services, please call 1-800-PAVEMENT.

MAINTAINING PARKING LOTS WITH SEALCOAT

Download our maintaining parking lots with sealcoat – benefits guide below

COMMERCIAL SERVICES BROCHURE

Download our commercial services overview & capabilities brochure

SEALCOATING OVERVIEW VIDEO

Watch U.S. Pavement sealcoating crews in action – part of our Asphalt Maintenance Service overview videos

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