Sealcoating is the best way to keep your parking lot in good condition, as it seals small cracks and prevents water from penetrating through the asphalt and deteriorating the pavement. The protective barrier protects your asphalt from damages while extending its life and performance. Continue reading to learn about the many benefits of sealing your […]
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Nearing the End of Sealcoat Season in Baltimore
As summer quickly comes to an end and the weather begins to change, business owners and property managers are left with a small window of opportunity to protect their asphalt pavement from that harsh winter weather Baltimore is known for. We are talking about Sealcoating. It helps protect your pavement from the elements while also […]
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When can you Sealcoat a Parking Lot?
Sealcoat is beneficial for several reasons: aesthetics, durability, maintenance, longevity, waterproofing, and more. However, as we have said before, sealcoat can only be applied if certain conditions are met. When can you Sealcoat a Parking Lot? Temperature: We have addressed temperature several times, but here we go again. Sealcoating should only be applied if both […]
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What is Asphalt Pavement? :: Baltimore Pavement Contractor
Asphalt pavement is made up of several components, including stone aggregate, sand, additives, and liquid asphalt (petroleum). Once combined, the final product consists of 90-95% aggregate and 5-10% asphalt. Creating Asphalt Pavement Predose: The aggregate components of asphalt pavement are weighed using a belt weighing instrument, so that the materials can simultaneously be weighed and […]
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Asphalt Crack Sealing :: Parking Lot Sealcoating :: Professional Sealer
If you own a business or are a business manager, you knoe nothing looks worse than a worn down, cracked parking lot. It immediately gives your customers/clients the wrong first impression. And you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Asphalt cracks form very slowly, sneaking up on you until that tiny […]
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Is Thicker Sealer Better? :: Sealcoating Tips from My Pavement Guy
The decision to sealcoat an asphalt surface is an easy one. After all, the cost of sealcoating is only pennies a square yard versus repairs and rehabilitation, which can be as much as twenty times higher. What does confuse many business owners and property managers is the amount of sealer needed. The more the merrier, […]
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Sealcoating: Is 50 Degrees Really Warm Enough?
Most (if not all) sealcoat manufacturers recommend a minimum application temperature of 50 degrees. And I know what you are thinking; “is 50 degrees really warm enough?” Well, yes and no. 50 degrees should be the minimum temperature you BEGIN sealing at. And this is only acceptable when you have at least 3 hours of […]
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A Few Frequently Asked Sealcoating Questions
It dawned on us that many of our customers have questions about the sealcoating process. So we have compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked sealcoating questions we could find. These include: Why are two thin coats of sealcoat better than a single thick coat? The answer is quite simple. Applying two […]
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