Asphalt driveways are a common sight in residential areas. Yet, many property owners will allow this portion of their landscape to become excessively worn due to failing to take the appropriate steps for protecting the asphalt against the most common and hazardous types of wear.

Surface Damage Will Prevent A Sealcoat From Providing Effective Protection

Sealcoats can be very effective at reducing the wear and damage that your asphalt driveway can experience. However, these coatings are not able to repair the damages that have already occurred to the surface of the driveway. In fact, these issues may even be able to negatively impact the protection that the sealcoat is providing due to cracks and other surface damages creating open gaps in the sealcoat.

Asphalt Coatings Can Save You Money Over The Course Of Time

Having a professional contractor apply a sealcoat to your property will involve paying some costs and fees. However, this work can actually prove to save you money over the course of time. This is due to the ability of the sealcoat to protect the asphalt and to slow the rate at which it degrades from wear. In many cases, homeowners that are diligent with having their driveways sealcoated can potentially add years to the lifespan of this pavement before it will degrade enough to require replacement.

Sealcoat Your Asphalt Driveway Will Only Cause Minor Inconveniences Or Disruptions

The process of having the asphalt sealcoat can involve some minor disruptions and inconveniences for the homeowner. However, these complications will be short-lived. During the application of the sealcoat, you will need to avoid using the driveway and you must clear the area so that the contractors can effectively apply this coating. Additionally, you will have to avoid using the driveway until the sealcoat has had a chance to fully dry. Driving on the asphalt when the sealcoat is still wet can lead to some of it being removed before it has had a chance to bind to the pavement. Luckily, asphalt sealcoats are able to rapidly dry. In most cases, the asphalt driveway will only need a day or two after the work has been completed. During this time, you may want to park in your yard or along the street, and while this may be slightly inconvenient, it will only be needed for a short period of time, and adhering to this recommendation can greatly improve the results of your sealcoating project.

To learn more, reach out to an asphalt sealcoating contractor near you.