The benefits of sealcoating
Sealcoating seals the small cracks that can turn into large cracks and prevents water from seeping down to the base material. The dark black color of newly applied sealcoat improve the appearance of new and old asphalt.
New sealcoating can preserve the resilience of asphalt surfaces and help hide small cracks, patches and rough spots as well as making traffic lines more visible. Sealcoat that is applied correctly makes your asphalt look cleaner because rain washes dirt and debris easily away from the smooth, non-porous surface.
Sealcoating helps protect the asphalt from the sun as well as the harmful effects of chemical spills such as oil and gasoline. Asphalt sealcoating fills surface voids, which in turn reduces exposure to oxygen and UV rays and reduces the depth to which oil or gas can penetrate the asphalt.
Sealcoating acts as a waterproofing agent, minimizing the rate at which water enters the asphalt. Sealcoating apshalt prevents the seepage of water and moisture from rain and snow, therefore preventing damage from freeze and thaw cycles.
Sealcoating provides an attractive black surface this is ideal (on the commercial side) for painting lines and other markers. Sealcoat brings a dark black color to the asphalt. The blacker it is, the more heat the asphalt draws from the sun. The hotter the asphalt gets, the more pliable it becomes, which helps it to withstand traffic without cracking.
Sealcoating costs pennies a square foot compared to the dollars needed to repair or replace damaged asphalt. The intrusion of water into asphalt accelerates its deterioration and is strongly related to asphalt distress.
The price of asphalt will always be affected by crude oil prices, which fluctuate when supplies vary.
To obtain a professional review and estimate for your asphalt pavement surface contact Rogers Pavement Maintenance in Cincinnati (513-791-9001).
