Austin Parking Lot Sealcoating
Your business’ parking lot is under constant stress. Traffic, inclement weather and dirt all wear away at the asphalt. U.S. Pave Austin regularly sees the effects of these factors on unprotected pavement. Cracks of all sizes, uneven surfaces and potholes can develop. It leaves your parking lot looking unkempt and undermines the investment you put into having your lot paved.
U.S. Pave Austin provides parking lot sealcoating to protect your investment. We have decades of experience protecting and maintaining asphalt surfaces. With our sealcoating program, we create a buffer between the asphalt and the environment. Sealcoating can help extend the life of your asphalt by up to 50% while keeping your parking lot looking fresh.
Sealcoating Options
We match the type of sealcoat to what your asphalt needs. The options we recommend will depend on the degree of wear already present.
A fog coat sealant is for lots with minor imperfections. It is a fine mist of liquified asphalt sprayed over the pavement to maintain its condition. Moderately damaged parking areas may require a slurry coat of asphalt, where a sand, water and asphalt mix are applied. This sealcoat restores oils to the pavement and recreates the strong wear layer.
Austin parking lots with extremely worn surfaces that are not yet ready for repaving will benefit from a chip seal coat. This application layers aggregates and asphalt to restore a stable surface and wear layer.
Pavement with major damage may not be suitable for sealcoating. If parking lot sealcoating is not the best option for your lot, we provide milling and overlay services. Milling and overlay are less expensive than a full parking lot excavation and replacement, but it provides many of the same benefits.
How Long Does Sealcoating Last?
Parking lot sealcoating schedules will vary. Generally, U.S. Pave Austin provides sealcoating services every 2-3 years. We may suggest a different interval depending on the amount of traffic, location of your business and annual weather patterns. As the conditions of your business change, we can adjust the sealcoating program to match your needs.
U.S. Pave Austin recommends our full maintenance package to identify and correct minor imperfections going forward. As part of the program, we will monitor your lot for signs that it is time to apply a new sealcoat.
When to Request a Sealcoat Evaluation
If you notice any of the following signs of wear on your asphalt, it is important to call for an inspection.
- Graying asphalt – Your pavement should be black. If it begins to gray, the top layer may be compromised and showing the aggregates underneath.
- Loose gravel – Some dirt and debris are normal, as it is brought in on vehicle tires or blown in by the wind. Unexplained or excessive gravel can mean the wear layer is gone. The asphalt beneath may break down and pull out the gravel mix. This leaves pits in the asphalt that are vulnerable to water damage and potholes.
- Cracking – Even small cracks will allow water to work its way into the asphalt, creating larger cracks or even eroding the base underneath. This leads to uneven surfaces and potholes.
The sooner the lot is maintained, fewer problems will occur over the long run. It is always less expensive to fix minor problems than it is to undertake major repairs.
If any of these signs appear, U.S. Pave Austin can restore your pavement with high-quality parking lot sealcoating. Our maintenance program can make sure it stays that way. Protect your investment by calling us today at 888-681-9355 or contacting us online.
