If you have an asphalt driveway or other asphalt surfaces on your property, you might know how beneficial sealcoating these surfaces can be. It offers your asphalt the protection it needs to withstand whatever Mother Nature throws its way. Because homeowners understand how important sealcoating is, they might think that this is something that they can handle on their own rather than turning to asphalt professionals to get the job done. Andersen Asphalt & Striping is here to talk about some of the problems that can result in attempting to take care of your sealcoating needs on your own.
You Run into Trouble with Bonding
Installation is the key to your success when applying sealcoat to your asphalt surface. If you don’t get it just right, you can run into big problems. One of the biggest problems that can result in improper installation is bonding. Many homeowners don’t understand how to properly prepare the surface of their asphalt for sealcoating and don’t get the results they’re looking for. Working with an asphalt professional will take away any risk of bonding issues as you get your driveway sealcoated.
Uneven Application Issues
Whenever sealcoat is being installed to an asphalt surface, it needs to be applied evenly. When you aren’t taking great care during installation, it is easy to get an uneven layer of sealcoat on the asphalt. This can make the sealcoat far more likely to peel off the surface of the asphalt in the future.
Don’t Forget Asphalt Cracks
Another common mistakes in the sealcoating process when you do it on your own is failure to deal with cracks and breaks in the asphalt surface before sealcoating. These simple repairs should be done before any sealcoat is applied. The sealcoat itself isn’t designed to repair cracks or breaks in the asphalt. In fact, it can often make matters worse and cause mold and mildew growth in these areas. Sealcoating your asphalt before repairing it can lead to complete asphalt replacement.
Adding Sealcoat too Soon
Sometimes, homeowners attempt to add sealcoat too soon after the asphalt is installed. The asphalt needs to have at least 90 days to fully cure before adding sealcoat to it. If you don’t give it enough time, it can lead to permanent damage that will be far more costly in the long run.
Low Quality Sealcoat
When homeowners attempt to do sealcoat on their own, it often leads to cheap sealcoat materials that won’t last as long or provide as much protection. It might be tempting to save some money, but leaving sealcoating services up to the professionals at Andersen Asphalt & Striping will ensure that only the highest quality materials will be used. You will be able to rest easy knowing that your asphalt surface has the protection that it needs from the elements. Our team is highly qualified and will ensure your sealcoat is done right. Call us today!
