Category: Sealcoating

Paving guides from American Paving & Concrete, Quakertown, PA.

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Sealcoating

What Is Sealcoating?

Sealcoating is a preventive asphalt-maintenance treatment that applies a protective liquid coating over an existing paved surface. After it dries and cures, the coating creates a more uniform protective layer that can help reduce direct exposure to: Sealcoating can also restore the darker appearance of faded asphalt. However, it does not install a new asphalt […]

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Illustration for the guide: How Often Should I Sealcoat My Asphalt Driveway or Parking Lot
Sealcoating

How Often Should I Sealcoat My Asphalt Driveway or Parking Lot?

An asphalt driveway or parking lot may commonly be evaluated for sealcoating approximately every two to three years. However, the correct frequency depends on pavement condition, traffic, sunlight, drainage, weather exposure and the type of sealer previously applied. A lightly used residential driveway may not require service as frequently as a commercial parking lot exposed […]

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