HOME SERVICES PREFERRED PRODUCTS ABOUT WORK FOR US CONTACT SEAL COAT AND CRACK SEAL Extending the life of your asphalt Good asphalt portrays a good image for a home or business. Guests who visit an area that has been paved with asphalt can enjoy driving and parking their vehicle in a smooth and good looking driveway or parking lot. The image of a good asphalt pavement helps to bring confidence to the client that the firm he or she is about to deal with is well organized and cares about its customers and its environment. In a home environment, asphalt paved streets provide a nice area for the kids to play sports such as skating. It also provides a nice area to park the vehicle. Despite being helpful and providing a good surface for driving and parking vehicles, asphalt pavements are prone to damages. The main causes of damaged asphalt pavements include the following: The sun’s ultraviolet rays Rainwater Normal Wear and tear Expansion and contraction Physical stress from rough driving How often does pavement need to be repaired? How is crack seal applied? Can you repair our existing asphalt? Crack Sealing As the seasons change, so does the temperature. In winter, the temperature levels are extremely low, and this causes the asphalt to contract inwards. When the summer arrives, the temperatures are usually high, and this forces the asphalt to expand. As asphalt contracts and expands based on the season, they form cracks due to the continuous expansion and contraction. If the cracks are not taken care of in due time, they might keep widening and increasing, thus worsening the condition of the paved road. Rubberized Asphalt The most effective solution is using rubberized asphalt. This process involves filling all the cracks that facilitates expansion and contraction as the temperature changes with rubber asphalt. Crack filling extends the life of the asphalt. The rubberized asphalt that fills the cracks can expand and contract with the temperature, a characteristic that prevents the formation of cracks effectively even as the seasons change. The rubberized asphalt is injected into the cracks using a pressurized nozzle that pushes it securely into the right place. Seal Coating Seal coating is a process that helps to provide a barrier for the surface of the asphalt. This barrier stops water, ultraviolet radiation, oil, gas, salt, and other chemicals from getting into the asphalt. The process also helps the asphalt have an attractive surface. An asphalt seal is usually composed of water, oil, and slate. When the sealcoat is applied, the water evaporates and only leaves behind a dark black sealant. The new surface covers all the asphalt and gives the pavement a new and fresher look. This sealcoat provides your home or business with a positive and professional image. Seal coating also helps homeowners and business owners save money because it minimizes wear and tear. The seal protects the surface against damage from weather like the rain, sun, and other destructive elements. In fact, once a homeowner or business owner uses the sealed asphalt, he or she conducts repair and maintenance services less often as compared to those who installed plain asphalt. A plain asphalt pavement is also more expensive to maintain as compared to maintaining a sealed one. Preferred Paving in Salt Lake City, UT helps homeowners and business owners to maintain and keep their pavements looking fresh and professional. If you are in Salt Lake City, Utah or the surrounding areas, call us if you need services related to installing, maintaining, or sealing asphalt pavements. Feel free to call us on (801) 908-6622 or visit our website for more information. Designed By Groove Marketers | © Copyright 2021 Preferred Paving