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SEALCOATING
When it comes to
protecting your asphalt pavements against deterioration. There is
no greater value than a correctly applied or mixed coal tar
emulsion. Sealcoating substantially reduces maintenance costs and
at the same time extends the life of asphalt pavements by as much
as 300%. The cost of sealcoating is truly a minor expense when
compared to the cost of pavement replacement.
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Prevents
Water Penetration
The intrusion of moisture
into asphalt pavement structure accelerates its
deterioration and is strongly related to pavement
distress. The sealing of well-cured asphalt prevents the
seepage of moisture from snow and rain, thus preventing
damage from freeze-thaw cycles.
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Protection
We only use the best
refined coal tar sealer that is specifically designed to
protect bituminous pavements. Composed of high temperature
refined coal tar pitch, select mineral fillers and
surfactants, it forms a tough, durable and flexible
coating that protects asphalt pavements from the damaging
elements of weather, water, salts, gas and other petro-chemicals.
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Application
Asphalt sealer must be
applied to structurally sound pavements by experienced
applicators. Asphalt pavement should be protected by two
coats; however, the quantities and coverage rates must
conform to manufacturer's detailed specifications. Average
coverage rates are 0.18 to .20 undiluted gallons per
square yard. A latex rubber additive and silica sand may
be added for increased traction and durability. |
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Appearance
The dark charcoal black
color of newly applied pavement sealer improves the
appearance of new and old asphalt pavements. Unprotected
asphalt surfaces gradually lose their rich black
color due to oxidation and weathering. We can preserve the
smoothness and resilience of asphalt surfaces and help
hide rough spots, small cracks, patches and some surface
depressions. Pavements coated with a pavement sealer look
cleaner because rainfall washes dirt and debris easily
from the smooth, non-porous surface. Traffic lines become
more visible.
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Stops
Oxidation
Actinic rays in sunlight can oxidize the
Asphalt oils in pavement, causing brittleness and
resulting loss of aggregates which may rob up to 50% of
the original asphalt thickness in just five years. A
pavement sealcoated will resist oxidative degradation and
retain its value.
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Reduces
Costs & Increases Value
The intrusion of moisture
into asphalt pavement structure accelerates it
deterioration and is strongly related to pavement
distress. The sealing of well-cured asphalt prevents the
seepage of moisture from snow and rain, thus preventing
damage from freeze-thaw cycles.
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Resists
Fuel Penetration
Resists gas, oil, salt and chemical
penetration. Asphalt is a petroleum derivative, soluble in
distillates such as gas, jet fuel and oil drippings.
Sealcoating prevents damage from distillates and
chemicals.
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You can trust us to custom blend only the best
possible mixture of sealer to meet the specific need for you
pavement. We usually recommend the basic one (1) or two (2) coat
spray process for most lower traffic properties (residential
driveways, small businesses, etc.). For more high traffic
properties, we would usually recommend a one (1) or two (2) coat
squeegee application with heavy sand followed by a final spray
application.
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The best way to determine what your property
needs are is to contact one of our friendly associates for a free
estimate! |
