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August 26, 2020 In Seal Coating, Uncategorized By Admin-One Stop

What is Sealcoating & Why Should You Do It?

Seal coating is a preventative maintenance service that protects your asphalt and prevents cracks, chips, and fading. Whether you’re looking for a way to protect your home driveway or invest in your commercial parking lot, find out more about sealcoating and why you should schedule this service from One Stop Asphalt in Phoenix and the surrounding area.

Sealcoating

Asphalt in Arizona is subjected to extreme weather conditions. Intense heat, long UV ray exposure, and heavy rains can all cause asphalt to become deformed, cracked and faded. Instead of paying for a patch or complete resealing services, a sealcoat is an affordable alternative for your commercial or residential asphalt area.

The process involves carefully and consistently spreading a thin layer of material over the top of your asphalt parking lot or driveway. The exact formula and method can vary depending on your location, the type of use, and the current state of your asphalt.

Once our team determines the best way to seal your area, we apply one or more coats of specialized sealcoating. This process is far more fast and affordable than repair options. Learn more about the benefits of this budget-friendly service.

Why You Should Sealcoat Your Asphalt

A seal coat limits the effects of oxidation. This offers protection against rain, oil, diesel fuel, and other liquids that typically erode and stain your asphalt. It’s essential to have this layer of protection applied before you see signs of damage to your asphalt, so work with us to schedule an inspection before your parking area starts to crack, erode or form potholes.

Sealcoating offers a smooth, brilliantly black surface for your asphalt. Few things boost your curb appeal like a beautifully maintained parking area. If your asphalt has turned a dull gray but otherwise isn’t severely damaged, a sealcoat can restore that like-new surface. Line striping adds the finishing touches for a truly professional look.

You may not realize how fragile your parking lot is. After long-term exposure to heavy traffic and the hot sun in Arizona, deep cracks can begin to form in your parking area or driveway. Once these cracks reach the foundation of your asphalt, you’ll need serious repairs or an asphalt paving service to replace your existing slab completely.

Finally, this service is an excellent long-term investment in your parking lot. All parking lots need maintenance over time, but sealcoating significantly increases the time before patching and replacement services. These more costly services will need to be performed eventually. An affordable sealcoat increases the time between maintenance services to save you a considerable amount in the long-term maintenance of your asphalt.

This is only one asphalt maintenance service available from our qualified team. At One Stop Asphalt, we offer affordable, full-service solutions for any asphalt project. From the first pour to the last sealcoat, we’re your one-stop solution for a smooth, reliable parking area or walkway.

Contact One Stop Asphalt To Schedule Your Sealcoating Service

Don’t wait until your parking lot is severely damaged. Keep your business looking maintained or improve your home’s curb appeal with a quality sealcoating service from One Stop Asphalt. Request a free estimate today to see how we can maintain and strengthen your asphalt in Phoenix and the surrounding area. Quality asphalt is the first step toward a quality business or home to impress your customers or guests.

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June 4, 2020 In Uncategorized By Admin-One Stop

Parking Lots: Should I Sealcoat, Overlay, Regrade and Replace?

Parking Lot Repair. Asphalt is the most popular choice for parking lots here in the Phoenix area. A big part of the reason people choose asphalt parking lots is that asphalt is extremely durable. Even so, there will come a time when your asphalt parking lot starts to show signs of wear and tear. At that point, you’ll need to decide between repairing asphalt and completely replacing the parking lot. Start the process by understanding the options you have for the parking lot at your school, car dealership, or other commercial property.

Asphalt Parking Lot Seal Coating

Seal coating a parking lot won’t necessarily repair broken asphalt, but it will help prevent problems from coming up in the first place. Seal coating creates a layer of protection against water, oils, and UV rays that could otherwise penetrate your parking lot and cause the asphalt to break apart. Here in Arizona, we recommend seal coating your parking lot every two or three years at least. This will help your parking lot from wearing out prematurely as a result of our hot and sunny weather.

Seal coating relies on a mixture of materials, including the following:

Acrylics or bituminous products
Water
Silica sand
Proprietary fillers
Polymer additives

Once the mixture is created, it can be applied to your parking lot in a variety of ways. Typically, your parking lot repair company will spray the material onto your lot, evening it out with a brush or squeegee. This is one of the least expensive things you can do to make your parking lot last longer, and seal coating may extend the life of your asphalt by as much as 100%. If there’s already too much damage for this inexpensive solution to be viable, move on to other options and keep seal coating in mind going forward.

Repaving Asphalt With an Overlay

If you have broken asphalt, but most of your parking lot is still structurally sound, you may be able to get by with an overlay. This process is more expensive than seal coating but much less expensive than completely replacing a parking lot. The asphalt company will be able to fix your problem with an overlay as long as the subgrade is still acceptable. In other words, you can save yourself a lot of money by addressing issues before they get serious enough to damage your subgrade.

When you have your parking lot repaved, you can expect a smooth surface that looks as good as new. Since you’re covering up your old lot with a fresh layer, the stripes will be repainted once the fresh asphalt is added. This process helps prevent difficulties from getting worse while making your parking lot look better. When you repave asphalt, you’ll get rid of cracks and potholes, which also makes for a smoother and safer environment. Expect a parking lot overlay to last 5-10 years as long as it’s maintained correctly.

Know the following signs to make sure you get your parking lot resurfaced before it’s too late:

Pooling water or other signs of poor drainage
Falling or sinking areas in the parking lot
Cracks, especially those wider than ¼ inch
Excessive stains and fading
Crumbling edges or warping
Potholes

Remove and Replace Parking Lot

This process, which may also be called regrade and replace, is necessary when you have very bad instances of broken asphalt. It’s the most expensive of all of your possible solutions, but it also lasts the longest. When you get your parking lot completely replaced, it should last about 20-30 years. Of course, appropriate maintenance routines (like seal coating every couple of years) will help you get more time from your new parking lot.

Complete removal and replacement becomes necessary when there are significant problems with your parking lot’s subgrade. It’s possible that the Phoenix asphalt company that created your parking lot simply didn’t prepare the subgrade correctly. Most of the time, though, difficulties arise when the subgrade gets exposed to the elements because the parking lot wasn’t maintained as well as it should have been.

Deciding to repair or replace a parking lot is somewhat similar to making that decision about your vehicle or a major appliance. When you find yourself sinking more and more money into repairs, it may be time to start over with a completely new parking lot. You can also schedule an inspection from a Phoenix parking lot company to get a professional opinion about your options.

Parking Lot Repair and Replacement in Phoenix

At One Stop Asphalt, we have more than 15 years of experience paving and resurfacing parking lots in Arizona. We know what it takes to keep a parking lot in good shape here in the desert, which is why we use the best processes and materials. Contact us for a quote.

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