Durable, tough, safe, recyclable, and cost-efficient, asphalt and blacktop paving promise excellent benefits for any business that uses them. However, they’re even better with sealcoating. Here’s why you should consider this treatment for your parking lot.

Why Your Parking Lot Needs Sealcoating 

1. Repels Liquid & Sunlight 

Blacktop and asphalt parking lots are constantly exposed to rain, engine oil, gas, and other liquids. If water finds its way beneath the paving and then freezes in cold temperatures, its expansion may push at the surface, creating cracks and potholes.

Engine oil and gas can get inside and weaken it, or they can cause unsightly stains. Additionally, UV rays can dry out asphalt and blacktop over time, making it brittle, weak, and more prone to cracks and other types of damage. 

Sealcoating, however, is formulated to repel both UV light and all kinds of liquids. The pavement is better protected against the elements when it’s sealed. 

2. Minimizes & Removes Blemishes 

Though they’re built to support the weight of vehicles and other heavy objects, asphalt and blacktop parking lots may crack under constant pressure. They’re stronger with the addition of sealcoating, which is designed to keep them from cracking or wearing down. The treatment can also conceal these blemishes, which keeps the pavement looking neat and attractive while preventing more serious problems from developing. 

3. Makes Maintenance Easy 

Since sealcoating keeps the pavement smooth and even, it’s easier to keep clean. You can sweep and wash it without having to work your way around lumps or bumps or manually remove debris from cracks or holes. The treatment also provides a glossy, sleek, and perfectly black surface for painting.

4. Saves Money 

By protecting the asphalt or blacktop from problems, sealcoating reduces maintenance costs. You won’t need to frequently pay for parking lot repairs or reinstallation. Instead, you can enjoy the pavement for its full life span before you have to contact paving contractors to replace it. 

To have fresh sealcoating applied to your asphalt or blacktop by a reputable contractor, contact Billy S Young's Blacktop Paving in Crimora, VA. They’ve provided asphalt and concrete repair and installation to Nelson, Augusta, and Rockbridge counties since 2000. Their work is efficient and affordable, and they educate their clients about how to care for the pavement to ensure its longevity. To schedule a job, call (540) 949-0432 or message them online.