Sealcoating in Plainfield, IL

Asphalt is a great surface material, but constant exposure to the elements, foot traffic and vehicles can leave your driveway, parking lot, or roadway looking worse for the wear. This is because the binder holding the asphalt fragments together can begin to break down, leaving behind holes, cracks, and other undesirable issues. Regular maintenance is the best defense against deterioration of your asphalt surface, especially sealcoating. This thin layer of protection fills in the cracks, holes, and other blemishes that can plague your surface and keeps the sun and chemicals from being able to infiltrate. We highly recommend applying sealcoat about four months after installation of the asphalt, and then every three to four years thereafter. It’s a simple and cost-effective way to greatly extend the life of your parking lot, driveway or roadway.  If left undone, you face much more complicated repair or replacement costs.
 
Sealcoating is made up of liquids and tiny particles that, when applied right, creates a slip-resistant surface that’s a beautiful black color, transforming the look of the area it’s applied to.  When squeegeed or brushed on, it fills in the cracks and marks in the asphalt, keeping water, sun and chemicals from being able to cause damage.  If done regularly, you can expect to double the life of your pavement.

As experts on sealcoating in Plainfield, IL, we take pride in our work and conduct an in-depth inspection of the area before applying any sealer. This allow us to identify cracks, holes, and other weak spots, as well as drainage issues, any previous sealcoating applications, and the overall condition of the asphalt being covered. From there, we prep the area by removing debris as well as any oil or chemical spots, fill cracks, and prime polished areas where sealcoat would not otherwise be able to bind.

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Please be advised that there are some best practices that we follow in order to create the most desirable results possible:

• If sealcoating hasn’t been completed in a while, we generally apply two coats of sealer.  If regular sealcoating has been completed, one coat is generally sufficient. We will determine the best course of action for your project during inspection.
• We can only apply sealcoat if there is no rain forecasted for 24 hours post-application. This means that sprinkler systems must be shut off for a full 24 hours, as well.
• Temperatures must be 50 degrees or higher during application and for 48 hours after.
• Storm drain barriers may need to be used to protect drainage into the sewers and to keep the sealcoat in place.
• We’ll complete the project as early as possible to allow for ample curing time before the cooler evening temps.
• The layer needs to be allowed to cure for at least 24 hours before allowing foot or vehicle traffic on it.
• We recommend keeping the new sealcoating swept clean for the first week after application.

Once sealcoat has been applied, it will cure in layers from top to bottom. Most will dry quickly but some, namely the lower layers, will take a bit more time. Disturbing it before fully cured can cause damage to the new surface.
 
We’ve been driveway sealcoating Plainfield, IL and sealcoating Joliet, IL for years!  Our experience and attention to detail ensures you’ll have a great experience working with us and a finished project you can be proud of!
 
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