2 Reasons To Sealcoat Your Business's New Asphalt Parking Lot
To ensure a better experience for your customers, you may have recently had a new asphalt parking lot installed on your business's property. After the pavement is laid, you may believe that there is nothing more that needs to be done.
However, although asphalt is a durable material, it still needs to be shielded from various elements and weather conditions. After the asphalt has had time to cure, you should consider having a paving contractor sealcoat the parking lot for a couple of the reasons discussed below.
1. Protection From The Elements
One reason why you should seriously consider having your new asphalt parking lot sealcoated as soon as it fully sets up and cures is that the coating will help shield the material from the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. Even when the temperatures are cold or moderate, the intense, constant exposure to UV rays will dry out the asphalt.
After a few years of being bombarded by UV rays, the asphalt will start to break down and cracks will start to form on its surface and will grow with continued exposure to the sun. However, when sealcoated, the asphalt will have a layer of protection from the UV rays that will help to keep it from drying out and cracking.
2. Prevents Deterioration
Another reason you should have a paving professional sealcoat your business parking lot's surface is that doing so will help protect it from the deteriorating effects of water. When exposed to rain, ice, and snow as well as pooled water, the surface of the asphalt can rapidly deteriorate the material and cause it to crack and form channels.
Once these cracks and channels form, the water will also make its way into and break down the foundational substrate, which will cause structural failure of the pavement's surface. Sealcoating can help prevent these issues by providing a water-resistant shield to protect the asphalt pavement.
After having a new parking lot installed for your business, you want to keep it in good condition and looking fresh as long as possible. One way to do this is by having it sealcoated to protect the surface from UV rays and shield the pavement from the deteriorating effects of water. As soon as the asphalt has had time to fully cure, contact a commercial paving contractor in your area to discuss your options for having the parking lot sealcoated.
For more information on commercial paving, contact a company near you.
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