Sealcoating Services

In order to save asphalt from cracking and fading, sealcoating is a regular necessity in NJ, whether it be a residential driveway or large commercial parking lot. The early damage prevention that sealcoating provides is the best way to make sure your asphalt paving investment is not compromised by unnecessary replacement or repair.

What is Sealcoating?

Sealcoating is a is a special coating specifically designed to protect asphalt paved surfaces. It fills in pores and pits while maintaining a protective layer against automotive fluid and potentially damaging materials. Sealcoating also reflects sunlight to drain away moisture, further helping to prevent damage and erosion.

Why is Asphalt Sealcoating Necessary?

Asphalt is very durable, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it will remain intact forever. An asphalt driveway will break down over time due to conditions including but not limited to:

• Automotive oil spillage can erode the asphalt cement or binder – the material that keeps it together. With more spillage, more damages, potholes, and spalling occur, which might require repairing. The weight of a heavy vehicle itself also factors in to the softening or breaking of asphalt binders.
  
• The cement or binders in asphalt have a finite lifespan and becomes brittle over time, creating chips and cracks. The asphalt can also become prone to indentations and potholes.
• Environmental conditions like extended exposure to scorching heat in the summer or excess exposure to moisture would crack the asphalt binders while making the surface materials fragile. Ultimately, cracks and chips will arise and the surface will fade.

How Sealcoating Will Protect A Driveway Over Time

Sealcoating is perhaps the best investment you can make to keep your driveway looking clean and free of damages. In New Jersey, the ideal time for a newly paved asphalt driveway complete with sealcoating is in the spring. This will help save the asphalt from the intense summer sun and later from winter conditions as well. Ice and snow cause excess moisture and snow-clearing salt can break down the binding properties of the asphalt. Sealcoating acts as a barrier to help protect your paving investment from these elements, slowing the aging of the asphalt and time before repairs might be required.

How Frequently Should You Sealcoat a Driveway?

Of course, we highly recommend to place driveway sealcoating as soon as the surface is newly paved. Then, depending on wear and tear, we recommend sealcoating your driveway about once every 3 years. If you see hairline cracks developing, generally this is a good time to think about getting it sealcoated. Regular sealcoating will ensure there is a protective layer between your asphalt and corrosive chemicals or fluids, excess moisture, and scorching heat, extending the durability of the asphalt and lifespan of your driveway.

Call Our Sealcoating Pros Today

Whether you are paving a brand new residential or commercial area or just need to refresh the protective layer of the existing asphalt, Flash Paving offers affordable professional sealcoating services throughout New Jersey. Feel free to call our office or request a free estimate right here for your sealcoating project!