If you have a parking lot for your business, maintenance is essential in keeping a clean and professional look. Seal coating is a useful tool for covering unsightly cracks and damage. Damaged and excessively-dirty parking lots are off-putting to many patrons and may prevent them from returning. Seal coating offers several key benefits business owners need to maintain their establishment’s reputation.

Frequently-Asked Questions About Seal Coating

How Does Seal Coating Benefit My Parking Lot?

Seal coating services provide your asphalt parking lot with a binder that includes ingredients such as sand and emulsified asphalt to protect it from oxidation and other elemental damage. It prevents the top layer, or bitumen, from wearing away. Once the bitumen has broken down the exposed aggregate will disintegrate from exposure to the elements.

What Is The Best Time Of Year For Seal Coating?

Hot weather causes the seal coating product to dry too quickly, making it peel or flake. Cold weather seal coating is possible but requires more preparation and effort. Schedule applications when the weather is between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours to ensure correct product binding.

How Long Does It Take?

How long seal coating takes depends on the size of your parking lot; however, the typical time for average-sized lots is one to two days. If you will be closed for renovations any time soon and weather conditions are right, consider scheduling seal coating to avoid additional revenue losses.

When Can My Customers Use The Lot Again?

It takes between 24 and 48 hours for a coated lot to cure fully. This allows water to evaporate from the product completely; how long it will take explicitly depends on the weather. If it’s hot and sunny, the binder will dry faster compared to more relaxed, cloudier conditions.

Do I Need To Perform Any Prep Work?

Remove all dirt, sand, and other debris before seal coating, including all loose material. You will also need any cracks and holes sealed and all oil and gas spills thoroughly cleaned to ensure proper binding and curing.
 

If your business is located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, count on Professional Asphalt to provide the seal coating services you require. A community presence for more than 25 years, this premier asphalt contractor offers reliable residential and commercial pavement maintenance services that keep the region beautiful. Call (612) 636-8888 or visit the team online to schedule service. Get more helpful parking lot tips on Facebook.