A
freshly-paved asphalt driveway is smooth, jet black, and pleasing to
look at. Unfortunately, that won't be true forever – not without a
little bit of maintenance anyhow. To keep your driveway beautiful and
strong, you will need to take proper care of it. The first good step
in any driveway maintenance routine is sealcoating, which adds a
protective layer to the top of your driveway. Read below to learn
when it could be time for you to sealcoat your driveway.
- Small Cracks: Small cracks are a warning sign that you should get your driveway sealcoated immediately, before they become too large. Small cracks can usually be filled with a sealcoat, however if they become too large, you will need to patch them with hot asphalt mix, or in extreme cases, pay to have your driveway completely repaved.
- Faded Color: Has your driveway began to lose its deep black finish over the years? If your asphalt has faded to a grayish-black color, a sealcoating can restore the surface to the rich black that you remember when it was first paved.
- Winter Is Coming: Homeowners in cold-weather climates should be especially proactive when it comes to sealcoating, as winter weather causes the most damage to asphalt. A fresh sealcoat helps prevent water from penetrating your asphalt surface and freezing, which is the main cause of cracks and potholes.
- It's Been 5 Years: If it has been more than five years since your last sealcoating, it is in your best interest to consider calling a local paving contractor. It is an industry best practice to apply a new sealcoat every 3-5 years in order to preserve the look and structural integrity of your driveway.
If
you live in Connecticut or western New York, you can take advantage
of a reasonably-priced, high-quality sealcoating from Roccie's
Asphalt. Since 1956, we have provided homes and businesses with
asphalt driveway and parking lot paving and maintenance services. To
learn more about what we can do for you, call us for a free quote at
1-888-88ROCCIES.
I love the look of a fresh sealcoat. I had no idea that harsh winter conditions increased the need for sealcoating. Would you recommend doing it every year, or would you still stick to the five year guideline for people who live in a climate with bad winters. I would intuitively think every 2-3 years, but I could see how every year would be beneficial.
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That answer just depends how poor the asphalt is. If it has not been sealed a long time than it is good to do two coats. An expert will give his advice when he comes to do the price quote.wooden fence post
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