Sealcoating

Turner Asphalt always applys at least two coats of sealant and it becomes one of the most important elements of proper asphalt pavement maintenance.  Sealcoating, on a preventative maintenance schedule (every few years) will slow pavement deterioration and more than double the life.  A wise investment!

What else does it do?

• It improves appearance and property value/leasibility. The dark black color makes it look and wear like new.
• It slows oxidation and inhibits water penetration. Without sealcoating, the oxidation process turns the pavement a light gray as it continues to weaken the pavement. As the asphalt loses its strength more reveling and cracking takes place. The cracking leads to more surface deterioration and larger problem areas develop as the sub-grade is destroyed.
• It resists gas and oil spills. Without adequate sealcoating those spills will soften and break down asphalt pavement.
• It reduces the effect of winter freezing and thawing – having more waterproofing capability. The blacker it is the more heat it draws from the Sun and being more pliable it can withstand winter traffic conditions without cracking.

Once again, in order for sealcoating to do its job, all structural failures or cracks must be repaired prior to applying the seal. A quality sealcoat will preserve asphalt pavement for just pennies per square foot.

The Turner Asphalt process:

• We begin by thoroughly cleaning the surface of the asphalt pavement with power blowers and brooms.
• We then apply a customized coal tar sealcoat using additives designed specifically for the North Carolina climate, temperature and conditions. We use machine spay equipment.
• We add 3 to 4 pounds of sand - per gallon of sealant - to reduce slipping and enhance ware.
• We advise our customers that sealcoating was never meant to replace asphalt – only to protect it.
• We re-stripe and re-mark the pavement and bring it up to ADA compliance.

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