Asphalt Maintenance
The Right Steps!

Learn about asphalt and the steps that need to be taken to maintain any asphalt surface.

Asphalt is made up of Rock, Sand, Tar and Bitumen and starts out as a dense (thick and heavy) dark liquid. It is designed to flex as the ground moved and yet remain solid enough for heavy cars and trucks to drive on it.

The Rock and Sand give asphalt the strength required so it can be used for high traffic Zones and is the reason it can withstand heavy weight loads rolling on it for years. Tar and Bitumen on the other hand are the liquid components which give asphalt it's flexibility.

Over time the elements (sun, heat, u/v rays, cold, rain and snow) cause the asphalt to dry out and lose it's flexible properties (the tar and bitumen). The sun basically cooks (dries out) the liquids out of the asphalt surface leaving a fragile gray surface that is bound to crack and deteriorate very quickly (expensive), unless it is protected on the go forward.

You can observe the aging process that asphalt goes through in that it is has a very deep black color when it is first applied. Over time it turns grayish in color. This graying process is caused by "oxidization". When an asphalt surface appears gray and shows sign of drying out then it's time for the asphalt surface to be sealcoated with a commercial grade asphalt sealer product to rejuvenate and protect the asphalt surface from the elements.

We recommend that you sealcoat your asphalt surface every two years so that you prevent further decay and oxidization. Delaying the treatment of your asphalt surface will invariably end up costing you a lot more money down the road (thousands). Once the asphalt surface starts to lose it's flexibility it will begin to crack. Small and large asphalt cracks should be sealed before they become large cracks. Eventually the large cracks turn into pot holes and depressions resulting in extremely costly repair or in extreme cases -- complete replacement ($$$).

The present price of oil has dramatically impacted the price for asphalt on a per ton basis. The cost of asphalt paving or replacement is extremely high which has really increased the demand for more asphalt sealcoating companies and in house asphalt maintenance programs. Commercial property owners and driveway owners are starting to understand that it is much more economical to maintain their own asphalt on an ongoing basis.

Commercial property owners and parking lot managers save $1000's maintaining their own parking areas. Learn how you can save thousands on hefty asphalt replacement costs by developing an in house asphalt maintenance program.

Residential home owners learn how to seal asphalt to maintain their driveway and beautify their property with a minimal cost investment.

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