Parking lots experience high traffic volumes, which can cause a lot of wear and tear. If you own a business, you need to perform regular maintenance like seal coating to keep your pavement in top shape. Here are four benefits of addressing this must-do task. 

Why Should You Seal Coat an Asphalt Parking Lot?

1. Protect Cracks

Over time, asphalt develops cracks as temperatures change, and the material expands and contracts. Transporting heavy weight over this pavement can cause damage, as does constant exposure to UV rays. Seal coating over small cracks can prevent them from expanding, reducing the damage and evening out the surface. Be sure to patch divots larger than one-inch-wide or one-inch-deep prior to coating to avoid creating a pothole or trip hazard.

2. Promote Good Curb Appeal

Having excellent curb appeal will make a difference in whether potential customers stop by your shop. While business owners often update landscaping and lighting, make sure to pay attention to the pavement, too. The parking lot must be in top shape to make passersby feel welcome and invite people to visit the company. A smooth, clearly marked lot makes it easier for people to navigate their vehicles while a pockmarked, unkempt surface may scare people away.

3. Safeguard Your Investment 

Seal coating your pavement every one or two years will protect your investment in your surface. This process lowers the likelihood of oxidation that can eat away at the material while reducing the chances that moisture will penetrate the porous top layer and cause cracking. Regular seal coating is more affordable than having to repave the entire parking lot, and this innovative method will expand the lifespan of the asphalt.

4. Improve Traction

Seal coating creates a layer of new asphalt or tar on the surface of the existing pavement. The older layers are likely worn down and smoothed out from use, which can make them dangerous for vehicles and pedestrians. Performing seal coating will create a bumpier surface that may provide a better grip for pedestrians and car tires.

Business owners interested in seal coating asphalt parking lots should contact Crone Pro Seal in the Flathead Valley Area, MT, to set up an estimate. The experienced team has been in business for over 30 years, using commercial-grade products to maintain paved surfaces. Visit the website or call the Kalispell-based company at (406) 752-1267 for information on their residential and commercial offerings using an innovative fleet of squeegee and pavement marking machines.