Fall is in full swing and winter is right around the corner. And before the temperature drops below freezing, business owners everywhere have one question; “Is it too cold to lay Asphalt?”
The Answer: Not Exactly…
You see, paving in colder temperatures presents certain challenges not present with warmer weather. The primary challenge is laying and compacting the hot asphalt before it cools. It takes an organized and experienced asphalt crew, like the one found at PTG Enterprises.
So, is it too cold to lay asphalt? It all depends on who you call. Asphalt contractors that are not set up to work fast will run into problems.
Is it too cold to Sealcoat?
Sealcoating, meanwhile, should only be applied if both ambient temperature and pavement temperature are above 50°F and below 85°F. For these reasons, early fall (March to early November) is typically considered the perfect sealcoating season.
“The best time to sealcoat is from daylight savings time to daylight savings time,” explains Patrick Gillen, owner of Baltimore-based PTG Enterprises, a full service commercial asphalt contractor.
Of course, it all depends on the temperature.
Sealcoating and Asphalt Paving from PTG Enterprises
PTG Enterprises is a full service commercial asphalt contractor in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2001, we have set the standard for quality asphalt work in the area, paving thousands of miles of asphalt lots. Unlike those other asphalt contractors, we care about you and your business. In fact, when you hire PTG, you’ll work with owner Patrick Gillen from start to finish, from the initial site visit and pre-construction meeting to the final walk-through.
Pick up the phone and call PTG Enterprises today.
If you have any questions about Sealcoating and Asphalt Paving or if you are looking for an asphalt contractor in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
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