Why should I seal my driveway?
- At April 28, 2014
- By coach
- In Sealcoating
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One word of advice for new driveway owners: Do not let your driveway go more than 1 year after it is paved without proper maintenance and protection! Having your year old driveway sealed is the best way to insure your investment.
Once a newly paved driveway is exposed to the elements, the surface turns grey as the binder (black glue) wears away. Once the aggregate (rocks) are exposed, water can now easily permeate the surface and start making it’s way though the driveway surface, towards the sub base.
Once water reaches the sub base it starts to shorten the life of driveway.
Contact CW Sealcoating today to receive a free estimate and increase the longevity of your blacktop.
Blacktop Repair After Harsh Winter
- At April 23, 2014
- By coach
- In Crack Fill, Driveway Maintenance, Sealcoating
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Spring is finally here and we are trying to forget about the particularly harsh winter that just ended. But first we need to consider the damages that it had on our blacktop driveways and parking lots.
The freeze-thaw cycle is exactly what it sounds like. When water penetrates asphalt cracks in the winter, it freezes and expands, widening cracks, before thawing. Over the past harsh winter this freeze-thaw cycle happened numerous times. Harming your blacktop surface from the inside out. This results in a premature asphalt failure.
In addition to the freeze-thaw cycle, snow plows can cause blacktop damage. Snow plow drivers cannot always see what lies beneath the blanket of snow. As a result plows may cause asphalt damages that are unavoidable under the winter conditions we experience in this area.
The best way to avoid problems caused by these extreme winter conditions is to stay ahead of your blacktop repairs. Our services can save you thousands of dollars on repavement costs in the future. Be sure to visit our Commercial Sealcoating page for more information on parking lot repair, or visit our Residential Sealcoating page to learn about our driveway sealcoating and repair. Also remember we offer hot crack filling!
Collaborate Sealcoating and Landscaping
- At May 03, 2013
- By coach
- In Driveway Maintenance, Sealcoating
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Driveway sealcoating helps to extend the life of your blacktop driveway. But driveway sealcoating also helps to give your home a clean look. An excellent time to have your driveway or parking lot sealcoated is after your mulch and other landscaping is completed. This gives your driveway or parking lot a good cleaning and prevents the landscape materials from staining your asphalt. A professional driveway sealcoat will put the final touch on dressing up your home. You may want to consider hot crack fill or asphalt repairs early to get the most out of your driveway this season.
Picking The Right Sealcoating and Asphalt Repair Contractor
When selecting a sealcoating or blacktop repair contractor for maintaining your parking lot or driveway, besides price you should consider these other factors: Does the sealcoating or blacktop repair contractor have the necessary resources to be able to handle all phases of the blacktop project? Have they done sealcoating projects similar to yours that you can verify with a reference? Do they carry they proper insurances (liability, workers comp, & commercial auto)?
Of course price is a huge factor when selecting a residential sealcoater or commercial sealcoating specialist, however how much will it cost to correct the work performed by a sealcoating or hot crack fill contractor who was not the right guy for the job?
With over 13 years of sealcoating and blacktop repair experience, CW Sealcoating knows what it takes to care for your parking lot or driveway. We use our experience to your advantage, considering all angles of asphalt maintenance. CW Sealcoating has perfected the formula for professional sealcoating.
Driveway Sealcoating Doesn’t Like Chemicals
- At September 03, 2011
- By coach
- In Driveway Maintenance, Sealcoating
- 0
Always keep in mind that certain chemicals are extremely hazardous to you driveway. Anytime oil, gas or other chemicals leak or spill on your driveway you should do everything you can to soak it up, clean it or at the very least dilute it as much as possible. For more Information or assistance feel free to contact us.
Quick fix to protect your driveway
- At August 16, 2011
- By coach
- In Driveway Maintenance, Sealcoating
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You can ware ruts into your driveway by consistently driving or parking In the same spots. When you pull in to park, try to switch up your path. Even just a few inches difference will drastically increase your driveways life.
Think About Your Trees When Scheduling Sealcoating
- At June 09, 2011
- By coach
- In Driveway Maintenance, Sealcoating
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If your driveway has a lot of tree coverage you need to be very particular about getting your driveway sealed. You want to make sure that you get your sealcoating scheduled when your trees are not dropping any whirlybirds, berries and definitely before the leaves begin to change. These dropping will certainly stick to the wet sealer and end up part of your driveway.