Given proper conditions (air temp, surface temp, sunlight exposure, wind, humidity, etc) many new sealcoat applications dry quickly and can be open to low to medium traffic within hours. If ideal conditions are not meant or the sealcoat will [...]
An overlay is a new section of asphalt that is typically 1.5” to 2” and therefore has structural strength. A sealcoat is an emulsion – a mixture of asphalt oils, water, and particulates that has no strength and will [...]
Yes, but again they tend to be minor. The most commonly used producers in the SF Bay Area are Overkote (Reed & Graham), Graniteseal (Graniterock), Tri-American, and Western Colloid. As with many other products, there are pros and cons [...]
The frequency of sealcoating depends on a number of factors. How long the sealcoat takes to wear off depends largely on the condition of the pavement underneath. Rougher surfaces absorb more, so the seal tends to last longer. Smooth [...]
New asphalt absorbs a lot of striping paint, but even with a two-coat application, a “freshening up” is often warranted within a few years. Many customers proactively sealcoat at that time, so the two often go hand in hand. [...]