American Paving & Concrete provides professional asphalt sealcoating for residential driveways, commercial parking lots and private paved surfaces throughout Pennsylvania.
Every surface should be inspected before sealcoating to determine whether the pavement is stable enough to receive a protective coating.
Sealcoating involves applying a protective liquid coating over an existing asphalt surface.
Sealcoating does not install a new asphalt layer and does not rebuild the pavement base. Its purpose is to protect an existing surface that remains structurally sound.
The final result depends on pavement condition, surface preparation, application quality and curing weather.
Driveway sealcoating can improve the appearance of a residential property while helping protect the asphalt surface.
Driveway sealcoating should not be used to conceal extensive cracking, settlement or base failure.
Commercial parking lots experience frequent traffic, oil exposure, snow removal, delivery vehicles and seasonal weather.
For larger commercial properties, work may be divided into phases to help preserve access for customers, employees, tenants and deliveries.
This inspection helps determine whether sealcoating is appropriate or whether the pavement needs repair, resurfacing or replacement.
Proper grading helps move water away from the pavement and nearby structures.
Correcting drainage before paving helps protect the finished surface.
Hot-mix asphalt is placed over the prepared base and spread to the required thickness and slope.
The asphalt must be compacted before it cools too much.
Compaction removes air pockets and helps bind the asphalt mixture together.
Insufficient compaction can leave asphalt porous and more vulnerable to deterioration.
Pavement edges and transitions should be properly finished and supported.
Poorly planned transitions may create rough edges, drainage problems or premature pavement damage.
Converting a gravel driveway or access lane to asphalt can create a smoother, cleaner and more defined surface.
Additional aggregate, grading or compaction may be needed before asphalt is installed.
Asphalt should not simply be placed over loose, unstable gravel.
Complete replacement may be necessary when the existing pavement has widespread structural damage.
Replacement allows the existing pavement to be removed so the base, drainage and grade can be corrected before new asphalt is installed.
Asphalt resurfacing, also called an overlay, involves installing a new asphalt layer over prepared existing pavement.
Before resurfacing, damaged areas should be repaired and the existing surface prepared.
Resurfacing is not suitable for severe settlement, major drainage failure or widespread base damage.
Private roads and access lanes require pavement construction suited to their expected use.
The required base depth and asphalt thickness depend on traffic frequency, vehicle weight and site conditions.
Proper site preparation is one of the most important parts of asphalt paving.
New asphalt installed over unstable material may fail prematurely.
Vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, pets and lawn equipment should remain off the pavement for the period recommended by the contractor.
High-traffic commercial pavement may require a different application plan from a lightly used residential driveway.
More coating is not always better. The application should follow the product and project requirements.
Sealcoating and resurfacing are different services.
Sealcoating applies a protective coating over stable asphalt. It may help
Resurfacing installs a new asphalt layer over prepared existing pavement. It may be appropriate when
A pavement inspection helps determine which service is appropriate.
Sealcoating is not suitable when pavement has widespread structural failure.
Replacement allows the failed pavement and base to be rebuilt.
When possible, the project may be completed in phases.
Parking lot markings may need to be renewed after sealcoating.
The property owner should confirm that the layout meets applicable requirements before striping begins.
Sealcoating is one part of a complete pavement maintenance plan.
Sealcoating should only be applied when pavement and weather conditions are appropriate.
Application may need to be postponed when the surface is wet, temperatures are too low or rain is expected before the coating can cure.
The cost of sealcoating depends on
An on-site inspection provides the most accurate estimate.
Property owners choose American Paving & Concrete for
We inspect the pavement before recommending a protective coating.
Sealcoating applies a protective coating that helps reduce exposure to water, sunlight, road salt, oil and surface oxidation while restoring a darker pavement appearance.
No. Suitable cracks should be filled before sealcoating. Severe cracking may require patching, resurfacing or replacement.
No. Potholes and failed pavement sections must be repaired before sealcoat is applied.
No. Newly installed asphalt should be allowed to cure before sealcoating.
The timing depends on pavement age, traffic, sunlight, drainage, weather exposure and surface condition. The pavement should be inspected before each application.
Drying time depends on temperature, humidity, sunlight, shade, coating thickness and weather. Follow the contractor’s instructions before allowing traffic onto the pavement.
No. Sealcoating should only be applied when the pavement is dry and sufficient curing time is available before rain.
Resurfacing may be more appropriate when surface wear or cracking is widespread but the supporting base remains stable.
Yes. When property conditions allow, sealcoating may be completed in sections to preserve access for customers, employees, tenants and deliveries.
Yes. American Paving & Concrete provides driveway and parking lot sealcoating throughout Pennsylvania.
Whether you need residential driveway sealcoating or commercial parking lot sealing, American Paving & Concrete can help.
Contact us to schedule a pavement inspection and sealcoating estimate.
