What is seal coating?
Seal coating is the process of applying a product to asphalt to protect it from environmental impacts and restore a black, smooth finish to the asphalt surface.
In technical terms, when performed by Absolute Seal Coat, seal coating is applying a concentrated refined tar emulsion coating, formulated with a select blend of fillers, designed to be mixed with specific proportions of water, aggregates such as silica sand, and approved latex additives to improve the sealer's adhesion, durability, gas and oil resistance, drying time and color retention.
The mix is proportioned for exceptional wear resistance, as well as resistance to water and ultraviolet light, providing superior protection for asphalt pavement surfaces. It meets all composition and performance requirements established by the asphalt industry.
In technical terms, when performed by Absolute Seal Coat, seal coating is applying a concentrated refined tar emulsion coating, formulated with a select blend of fillers, designed to be mixed with specific proportions of water, aggregates such as silica sand, and approved latex additives to improve the sealer's adhesion, durability, gas and oil resistance, drying time and color retention.
The mix is proportioned for exceptional wear resistance, as well as resistance to water and ultraviolet light, providing superior protection for asphalt pavement surfaces. It meets all composition and performance requirements established by the asphalt industry.
Why seal coat?
Seal coating should be done to protect asphalt surfaces from the negative impacts of weather and daily wear and tear.
Specific purposes include:
Specific purposes include:
- To stop erosion of fine surface particles from the asphalt's surface due to daily wear and tear.
- To shield the asphalt from the drying effects of the sun which causes raveling, cracking and color loss.
- To seal fine cracks preventing water from seeping down into the base material compromising the structural integrity of the asphalt surface.
- To protect asphalt from harmful effects of chemical spills, such as oil, transmission fluid and gasoline which soften, weaken and destroy pavement over time.
- To make it easier to remove debris, leaves and snow by creating a clean, smooth surface that makes sweeping, power blowing and washing, and snow removal more efficient. The deep black color helps absorb the sun's rays accelerating snow melt too.
- To restore pavement to an eye-pleasing coal black color giving a fresh new appearance.
When can seal coating be done?
New asphalt should NOT be sealed for six to twelve months after it has been installed to allow it time to cure.
After a surface has been cured and seal coated, we recommend seal coating commercial pavement every 1-3 years.
Factors that impact the recommendation:
After a surface has been cured and seal coated, we recommend seal coating commercial pavement every 1-3 years.
Factors that impact the recommendation:
- Has the asphalt pavement been regularly maintained since it was installed?
- How much vehicle traffic occurs on a daily basis?
- Is there heavy machinery or big trucks using the pavement daily?
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