If you have an asphalt driveway for your home, chances are you want to do everything within your power to protect your new investment. The best way for homeowners to protect their asphalt driveway is by having asphalt seal coating applied to their driveway. However, many homeowners tend to have questions surrounding asphalt seal coating, but aren’t sure where to find their answers.
Here are some of the more commonly asked questions surrounding asphalt seal coating.
- When is a good time to apply an asphalt seal coating on my new driveway?- It is recommended that you wait between four to eight weeks after your asphalt driveway has been put in place before applying an asphalt seal coating. The National Pavement Contractors Association says that this time period allows oils to cure out from the new asphalt.
- Is it ever too cold to apply an asphalt seal coating? – Temperatures that fall below 50 degrees can cause problems when trying to apply an asphalt seal coating.
- Can I help protect the asphalt seal coating? – There are two ways a homeowner can help to extend the aesthetic life of their driveway. Using salt on the driveway proper to a snow fall can prevent snow from being packed onto the driveway while also protecting against the tires of your snow blower or shovel. Avoiding the use of car soaps and tire treatments can also help keep your driveway looking new and black instead of dull and grey.
- How long does asphalt seal coating typically last? – Overall, a seal tends to last on a driveway between four to five years. The seal might need a touch up sooner depending on the type of weather it is exposed to throughout the year.
- When can my driveway be used after a seal is applied?- It is normally recommended that a full 24 hours pass before a driveway is used by a car.
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