FACTS:

 

Does seal-coating really help my asphalt parking lot?

 

It benefits your asphalt driveway or parking lot. A lot of research has been done by the paving and sealing manufacturing companies. The results say that seal-coating helps prolong the life span of the asphalt by keeping the oils and binders locked in.

 

 

 

How long should I wait before

seal-coating a new asphalt

parking lot or driveway?

 

It is recommended that the first seal-coat treatment of a new asphalt parking lot or driveway be done within one year of its being paved. This timing will guarantee that all of the binders and oils stay locked in.

 

 

 

How often should a parking lot be seal-coated?

 

Your parking lot should be seal-coated every 2 to 3 years as part of a regular maintenance program. It is not recommended to go beyond a 4 year period without seal-coating.

 

 

 

How many coats of sealant are recommended on a parking lot?

 

Squeegeeing or spraying of two coats of commercial sealer throughout an entire parking lot surface area is often sufficient. A third coat on heavy traffic areas such as main drive lanes, parking lot entrances, etc. is recommended.

 

 

 

Does crack fill help my asphalt parking lot or driveway?

 

Crack fill protects your asphalt. It keeps water from collecting in cracks. Freeze and thaw cycles result in spending a lot more money on repairs like pot holes. Even with crack filling, asphalt repairs may be needed. However, such actions will reduce the occurrence of major costs.

 

 

 

How often should a crack filling be done in my parking lot?

 

Crack filling should be a yearly maintenance on a parking lot. Crack fill is a relatively un-expensive way to prevent major parking lot repairs in the immediate future. A stitch in time saves nine.

 

 

 

Is striping that difficult to do, or even necessary on my parking lot?

 

Striping is very important for numerous reasons. It will guide your customers as to where to park or with directional arrows, where to go. If your parking lot doesn’t have a clear traffic flow, you will hinder business productivity. And with all the new ADA regulations, you have to make sure that all the handicap access areas in your parking lot are up to date and well within defined regulation.

 

 

 

How often should striping be done?

 

Striping is a cost-effective way to keep your parking lot looking up to date, clean and new. It is recommend to re-stripe a parking lot every year to help maintain clear identifiable markings, and to create extra curb appeal.