Sealcoating – Protecting Parking Lots & Asphalt Surfaces
What is Sealcoating?
Sealcoating is a process where we apply a top layer of coating for extra protection from water, chemical, and sunlight damage. Sealcoating can extend the life of your asphalt pavement and help you avoid costly repairs. As the most reliable asphalt pavement maintenance company in South Carolina, we provide our sealcoating and paving contract services in the Columbia, Charleston, and Rock Hill areas. We’ll assess your asphalt sealcoating job with our free consultation.
Affordable Asphalt Company offers quality asphalt paving, parking lot paving, and sealcoating solutions at a fair price. Our asphalt and parking lot sealcoating team serves the Columbia, Charleston, and Rock Hill area. We have over 55 years of combined experience in the paving industry.
Benefits of Sealcoating for Parking Lots & Asphalt Surfaces
Prevents Water Damage
On an unsealed, paved asphalt surface, water is free to seep into the asphalt’s pores. This water can and will erode the asphalt surface, causing cracks and potholes to form. If water freezes in porous cement, it will expand and cause cracking. Our Austin sealcoating services keep water out of pockets of asphalt that it shouldn’t be in.
Defends Against Chemical Damage
Motor oil and other vehicle fluids saturate and break down asphalt surfaces. Bitumen is the active binding agent in asphalt cement and it is made of a crude oil by-product. Motor oil absorbs the bitumen which dissolves its binding properties. Our parking lot and asphalt sealcoating services effectively prevent potholes and erosion from appearing.
Protects From Sun Damage
The UV rays from the sun oxidize asphalt cement, causing it to lose its binding properties. Accelerated oxidation can create loose gravel at the asphalt surface, and it can break down the pavement’s thickness. Our Austin sealcoating team can do what it takes to safeguard your parking lot or asphalt surface from sun damage.
When To Sealcoat Your Asphalt Surface
Depending on the purpose of your asphalt surface, you may not need to sealcoat often in the Columbia, Charleston, and Rock Hill areas. Some sealcoating contractors will sell you an unnecessary sealcoating job when it’s not necessary. At Affordable Asphalt Company, however, we strive to help you get the most out of your pavement investment.
Contact Affordable Asphalt Company if you notice any of the following signs of asphalt disrepair:
- Loose gravel on the asphalt surface
- Gray and weathered color
- Small visible crakcs
Sealcoating Dry Time in the Columbia, SC Area
Cure times can vary depending on a number of factors. It can take up to 24 hours on a sunny Columbia day. But it can also take up to 48 hours for asphalt sealcoating to cure, especially if the weather temperature is on the cooler side.
Interested in learning more about sealcoating? Our FAQ page may have the answers to your questions.Sealing Cracks in Paved Asphalt Surfaces
If cracks have formed in your asphalt surface, we also offer crack repair and sealing services that come along with any sealcoating visit. It is important to seal any cracks that have formed in your asphalt to prevent any further damage. If any cracks have formed in your asphalt surface, contact Affordable Asphalt Company for a free consultation!
Asphalt Sealcoating and Repair Services in South Carolina
Affordable Asphalt Company offers asphalt sealcoating services in many cities around Columbia, including Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, and Rock Hill. Our team has 3 sizable paving crews that allow us to effectively serve customers in the South Carolina area.
Our sealcoating professionals maintain over 55 years of combined experience in asphalt lot construction, asphalt replacement, and asphalt repair services. Affordable Asphalt Company is the paving company you want if you’re serious about getting results that can last for years.
