Benefits of an Asphalt Sealcoating

Asphalt sealcoating is the final step when paving a driveway or parking lot that will protect the asphalt from oil, water, and the sun for an extended time. Not all people decide to seal their driveway, but sealing your driveway will save time and money. Here are the benefits of using an asphalt sealcoating:

Slows oxidation - Over time the asphalt will begin to crack due to exposure to the sun and the air. However, asphalt sealcoating will slow down the oxidation process by protecting the asphalt from the sun and air. This is not to say an asphalt sealcoating will protect your driveway or parking lot forever, but it will make it last longer.

Improves aesthetics - Adding an asphalt sealcoating to your driveway or parking lot will give it a smooth and glossy finish that will catch anyone’s eyes as they drive by. 

Protects from oils and gas - When oil leaks on a freshly paved driveway or parking lot will eat away at the driveway because oil dissolves the binder that is used in pavement. 

Prevents water from going underneath the asphalt - Asphalt sealcoating fills in the tiny “cracks” that appear after paving a driveway or parking lot. By filling in these cracks with the asphalt sealcoating, you are blocking the path that water would typically take to get underneath the asphalt. 

Easier to clean - After a driveway or parking lot is covered with asphalt sealcoating, it creates a smooth surface that can easily be swept off with a broom. This makes it easy to keep your driveway or parking lot clear of debris. 

Contact Pro-Asphalt for more information about our asphalt sealcoating and repair services. We provide service for Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, and Goose Creek, SC.