Potholes and cracks are inevitable when working with asphalt pavement. However the failure to seal coat the asphalt pavement in your establishment could result in an increased cracking and pothole problem, thereby reducing the lifespan of the pavement .
Dry weather and frigid temperatures, though it isnt a huge problem in Florida but can cause detrimental effects on asphalt pavement. Other environmental problems like tree roots, vehicular traffic and oil, gas and sand can also cause cracks and damage to asphalt. Parking areas that are properly maintained with regular sweeping and crack filling, as well as sealing and repair of potholes will last longer than the parking areas left to fend by themselves against the elements.
The Benefits
There are numerous benefits for sealing coatings, such as:
* Reduce Repairs * Minimize Repair Sealcoating reduces the requirement to repair asphalt.
* Weatherize * Weatherize Sealcoating aids in weatherizing asphalt and prevents the weather from causing damage.
The sealcoating stops the asphalt from being oxidized.
* Curb Appeal Sealcoating can improve the appearance of asphalt.
* Damage Resistant Sealcoating aids asphalt in preventing the damage caused by oil, gas and salt.
Ask the Experts
Pavement contractors are the primary source of maintenance of the pavements for the majority of commercial establishments. They offer a variety of services, from crack filing to pothole repair, resurfacing as well as other types of asphalt repairs. One of the most crucial tasks that they perform is sealing.
When applied properly and on time sealing, which is completed regularly along with crack filing and asphalt repair, could prolong the life of pavements beyond the point where the cost-to-benefit percentage of extended longevity of the pavement is more than the expense of performing maintenance!
An appropriately installed, high-quality sealcoating material will shield the asphalt in your parking lot from oil, fuel and wear and tear from traffic. If the asphalt isnt seal coated oris not sealed cracks may begin to develop in the asphalt. This could then result in potholes. Based on the environment in which you live, the majority of asphalt pavement should sealed every two or three years. For most effective results, sealing is best carried out by an experienced paving and sealcoating firm.
Cost of Sealcoating
The cost of asphalt pavement sealing is calculated by more than an algorithm that is based on square footage. There are a variety of factors that determine the cost of sealing including the amount of cracks that need to be filled, the number of potholes that need to be filled, the amount of coats required, and the amount of handwork that is required. Request your paving contractor visit your business facility to assess the area to be coated and give you a an estimate for free