3 Benefits of Sealcoating Your Driveway

If your home has an asphalt driveway, you know that a paving isn't cheap. A brand new asphalt surface can cost up to $4 per square foot or more in some cases, so you will want to do everything you can to protect your investment. One of the best things you can do to preserve your driveway is to sealcoat it every 3 to 5 years. Sealcoating your driveways adds a protective layer to defend the asphalt surface against UV rays, water, and oil or gasoline spills.


Here are three reasons why you should sealcoat your asphalt driveway.

• Extend the life of your driveway. Without proper care, an asphalt driveway may only last 7-10 years, but that can be doubled with a good maintenance plan. Uncoated asphalt is susceptible to damage from water, UV rays, petroleum distillates (gas and oil) and other elements. A professional quality sealcoat will help keep these elements from penetrating the surface of your driveway and deteriorating its base.
  
• A fresh finish. Remember how your asphalt driveway looked when it was freshly paved? Chances are it doesn't look like that anymore – sunlight causes the color of asphalt to fade after only a year or two. A new sealcoat will restore your driveway to that beautiful, deep black finish that you remember.
  
• Winter weather defense. A sealcoat is the perfect defense against winter weather. The dark black color will attract more sunlight to your driveway, thus allowing ice and snow to melt faster. A new sealcoat with sand mixed in will also provide more traction in slippery conditions, making your driveway safer for all. Winter is also the season where your driveway is most vulnerable to developing potholes due to the constant freezing and thawing of water, so applying sealer will help keep the asphalt flexible for a longer period of time to help prevent premature cracking.
  

Sealcoating can be done as a DIY project, but to fully reap the benefits it is recommended that you hire a professional service. Homeowners in Connecticut and New York can count on Roccie's Asphalt to provide a high quality sealcoat at just pennies per square foot. Contact us for a free estimate today by calling 1-888-88ROCCIES.