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Sealcoating Parking Lot Paving Is A Powerful Protectant

An intact parking lot with little or no cosmetic damage is attractive. It can a determining factor for whether or not some customers visit a business location. Lots have to be maintained to reduce the chances of damage worsening. One defense against parking lot damages is sealcoating. This is an optional service that all commercial property owners with paved parking lots should consider. There are numerous advantages, which makes one wonder why some owners do not get the service performed and redone as needed. The following points will help you understand more about what it is and how it is beneficial.

What is Sealcoating?

It involves applying a thin coat of protective material to paved surfaces. The liquid acts as a protective barrier against a number of things that can damage paved surfaces. It is important for property owners to decide as soon as possible about whether they will get their lots sealcoated. This is because the process is ideally performed after paving has cured. Owners who decide not to get sealcoating run the risk of their lots getting damaged prematurely. The process is preventative. This means that it cannot reverse or correct the damage that exists. However, it is a defense against cracks and similar cosmetic paving damages. 

What Damage Can Sealcoating Prevent?

It offers protection against natural occurrences. Freeze and thaw cycles can wreak havoc on unprotected paved surfaces resulting in cracks. Sealcoating makes paved surfaces impenetrable and keeps out the moisture that can lead to cracks. The sun's rays can also have damaging effects that can cause fading. Commercial property owners do not have a lot of control when it comes to the vehicles that enter their properties. Vehicles that leak fluids can cause damage to unprotected paving.

Can Damaged Parking Lots Benefit from Sealcoating?

It will likely depend on the extent of the damage. It is possible for paving contractors to make paving repairs and then sealcoat lots to reduce further damages. Lots with severe damage such as potholes might be a better fit for a new parking lot paving solution ensuring that the new lot gets sealcoated.

Does the Paved Surface Require Repeat Sealcoating?

Yes. The initial sealcoating application will not last indefinitely. A paving contractor is a good resource to use to understand the factors that will determine how often your parking lot paving surface needs to get serviced. They can also perform routine inspections to identify any potential threats such as nearby trees with extending roots that could threaten the integrity of the parking lot. 

Contact a local parking lot paving contractor to learn more.