It’s the winter season and a good time to reap the benefits of sealcoating. As many property owners, especially ones with parking lots, know repairing asphalt parking lots and property features can be very expensive. The average asphalt parking lot can last between 7-12 years, most of the time there’s no inexpensive solution because the asphalt pavement creates weaknesses via its vulnerability of UV radiation. The rock, sand and glue which creates asphalt gets broken down by UV radiation, making asphalt lose its top surface. You will notice your asphalt breaking down when it goes from black to gray. If it is brown in coloration, it’s been moderately damaged. You don’t want the problem to accelerate to gray as your parking lot and other asphalt will look very unappealing, crack and break, making it useless. Asphalt is also not very resistant to salts, chemicals and petroleum, making it vulnerable to oil spots, gas spills and melting salts.
To avoid these types of deterioration, regular preventative maintenance is important. You can well main your asphalt with sealing coating, a treatment which serves as a barrier between the harmful elements and your pavement. Coal tar emulsion sealer is most commonly used as it is resistant to elements such as water, salt, oil, gas and UV radiation. Note: it is important to clean the pavement prior to applying the sealer coating so the sealer can adhere to the payment. The sealing coating will help you ensure visitors to your business or residential property can safely traffic through. If your asphalt already has cracks in it, you should apply crack sealing prior to applying the seal coating for the best results.
The advantages of Seal Coating Asphalt Pavements
Here at Testa Paving we can help you hide small cracks in your pavement, prevent water from seeping into the base of your pavement, and improve the overall appearance and quality of your asphalt. Let us help you protect your pavement from harmful UV radiation and more. There is no reason your driveway or parking lot has to look run down this winter. We have been paving and seal coating since 1980; let us serve you with new installs, resurfacing, removal/replacement, seal coating, patching, milling and enlargements any time you need it.
If you are in the need of pavement or asphalt services, Testa Paving Inc. is here to help! For over 35 years, Testa Paving Inc. has been a driving force within the industry and has been serving the areas of Maryland and northern Virginia.
Interested in one of the services offered by Testa Paving Inc.? Call us today at 301-663-5861 or visit our contact page.