Even the most reliable asphalt surfaces are at risk of environmental damage. Fortunately, you can preserve your investment and your home’s curb appeal by investing in driveway sealing services. Learn more about sealcoating and its advantages below.

What Is Sealcoating?

When you invest in professional asphalt sealing, your driveway will be coated with a chemical finish, which is usually the same color as the asphalt. While it is liquid when applied, the sealant will eventually cure and harden. As it’s deposited over the surface of your driveway, it will start by filling in any cracks or small holes before forming an even layer on top. This coating forms a protective shield over asphalt surfaces, extending the life span of your driveway. Most paving contractors offer one of two main sealcoat types: asphalt- or coal tar-based. 

What Are the Benefits of Asphalt Sealcoating?

• Cosmetic Repairs: When sealcoating is added to an asphalt surface, it creates a thin, glossy topcoat, resulting in a rich, jet black hue and obscuring any surface flaws. 
• Crack Prevention: Sealcoating also serves as a reliable preventive maintenance solution. Without a sealant, asphalt is vulnerable to the harsh temperatures, wind, UV rays, and other elements. Over time, constant exposure to these environmental threats can cause the surface of your asphalt driveway to crack. When you seal your asphalt driveway, you lock in the surface’s color and moisture and prevent cracks from forming.
• Pothole Prevention: Whenever it rains or snows, moisture will seep into asphalt cracks. The water expands and contracts, widening the cracks and creating hollow spaces beneath the surface of your driveway. These areas will form potholes when driven over. If you seal your asphalt before cracks can develop, you can avoid this issue entirely. 

If you’re interested in driveway sealing services, reach out to Glacier Paving of Kalispell, MT. Since 1994, they’ve helped residential and commercial customers restore the beauty and functionality of their properties. Their trusted team boasts 75 years of combined experience, and the company is fully licensed and insured. To learn more about their sealing and paving work, visit the website, and call (406) 257-8181 to ask for a free estimate.