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If you have an asphalt driveway, keeping it well maintained and protected will extend its life span and help retain its appearance. A reliable paving contractor can offer a range of treatments to preserve your driveway’s condition, including asphalt overlays and sealcoating. Below is your guide to the differences between these two treatments.

Asphalt Overlays

A paying contractor may recommend an asphalt overlay with the appearance of cracks and potholes. By applying a layer of hot asphalt over your entire driveway, they create a new surface. Think of an asphalt overlay as a patch repair. Any underlying causes of driveway damage won’t go away. Cracks may begin to reappear after one or two years. An overlay will improve the appearance and safety of your driveway, extending its usefulness until you need a full replacement. 

Sealcoating

paving contractorPaving contractors apply sealcoat as a protective sealant rather than to fix damage. The result will be a shiny black surface that offers protection from water, sunlight, oil, and wear and tear. Sealcoating fills only small cracks. If your drive exhibits more extensive signs of age and wear, have it repaired before sealcoating is applied. Ideally, sealcoating is applied during the first one-to-three years and repeated every two-to-fours years to keep a driveway well protected and looking its best. Crack filling of larger cracks should always be done before sealcoat application.

 

If you need a trusted paving contractor to take care of your driveway, rely on Carl Burns-Hotshot Asphalt in Union, MO. They use state-of-the-art equipment to install and maintain driveways, parking lots, patios, and more. Operating across Union, Washington, and Franklin counties and throughout St. Louis, they serve residential and commercial clients, including churches and schools. Customers enjoy a one-year warranty on all paving work. To request a quote, call (636) 584-7283, or visit their website to learn more about sealcoating.

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