Seal coating
Seal coating is one of the most important elements of a pavement management plan. A sealcoat consists of either coal tar pitch or asphalt cement mixed with inert fillers, water, emulsifying agents, or additives. Applied in thin coats, pavement sealing is used to protect off-highway pavement surfaces against gasoline, oil, salt, water, and ultraviolet rays. Investing in seal coating your property now, can prevent costly repairs in the future.
Preparation and Application
Prior to pavement sealing, any structural failures or cracks on the pavement must be repaired. All potholes must be removed and replaced, cracks must be cleaned and filled, and oil spots cleaned or primed. Pavement must be completely dry to apply seal coating.

BEAUTIFICATION
When covered with a dark black sealant, pavement looks and wears like new. Parking lot seal coating helps to project a positive image of the company, facility, or residential complex.
SLOWS OXIDATION & WATER PENETRATION
Seal coating fills surface voids, which reduces exposure to oxygen and UV rays and reduces the depth to which oil or gas can penetrate the pavement - acts as a waterproofing agent.
RESIST OIL AND GAS SPILLS
Gasoline dripping from a topped-off fuel tank during hot weather can soften and break down unsealed asphalt pavements. Coal tars used in sealcoat are impervious to gas and oil spills.
EASIER TO CLEAN & MAINTAIN
The resulting smooth and even texture makes the surface easier to maintain year-round. For example, snow is easier to remove from a smooth surface, and sweeping is far more effective on a smooth surface.
INCREASES PAVEMENT FLEXIBILITY
Sealcoat brings a dark black color to the pavement. The blacker it is, the more heat a pavement draws from the sun. And, the hotter it gets, the more pliable it becomes, which helps it to withstand traffic without cracking.
PROTECTS FROM PRESSURE WASHING
Restaurant parking lots often extend to areas near dumpsters, where food-processing machines are pressure washed. Seal coating protects from the high-volume water pressure and detergents used in pressure washing.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
The price of asphalt will always be affected by crude oil prices, which fluctuate when supplies vary. Seal coating preserves asphalt for pennies per square foot.