Laying Down the Pavement

What You Need To Know About Sealcoating

28 October 2021 by Clifton Sullivan

Whether you have an asphalt driveway, walkway, or another type of asphalt surface, protecting it should be a priority. When you add a coat of sealant to asphalt, you extend its lifespan and protect it from the elements. While you don't have to seal your asphalt, it's in your best interest to look into asphalt sealcoating. Before you start looking at sealants, here are three things you need to know about sealcoating.

What Types Of Sealants Are Available

The first thing you need to consider is what type of sealant will work best for your asphalt. There are a few options to consider, including coal tar, asphalt-based, acrylic, and fast-dry sealants. There are pros and cons to each kind of sealant and different requirements for their application. Some sealcoating options are do-it-yourself friendly, while others work best when you seek out professional application. The temperature and humidity also impact the application; you may need to wait for better weather to apply some types of sealants. 

How Much It Will Cost

Asphalt sealcoating costs vary depending on the type of sealant you select, the size of the asphalt surface you want to coat, and whether you go with do-it-yourself or professional application. Typically, asphalt sealcoating is affordable and will set you back only a few hundred dollars. Sealcoating is far less expensive than replacing an asphalt surface. On average, asphalt sealcoating costs between $0.14 and $0.25 per square foot. Adding a sealant to your asphalt can help you save money by preventing damage to the paved surface and by extending the lifespan of your asphalt. 

How Often To Do It

Adding sealant to your asphalt offers a great way to maintain your paved spaces, but knowing how often to add a coat is crucial. How often you should seal your asphalt will depend on the type of sealcoating you select and how much use your asphalt gets. The weather where you live can also impact how often asphalt sealcoating is necessary. Most asphalt requires sealcoating at least every five years. 

If you are looking at sealcoating your asphalt pavement, there are a few things to know. First, there are a few options to choose from when it comes to asphalt sealants. Second, the cost of sealcoating will vary, but it's usually an affordable way to extend the life of your asphalt. Finally, knowing how often to sealcoat your asphalt is also essential. For most asphalt surfaces, sealcoating is necessary every few years. 

For more information on sealcoating, contact a professional near you.

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