Avoid These Common Sealcoating Mistakes

Posted In: Seal Coating

Published On: September 25 2015

Written By: Seal King

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Asphalt is a common luxury in today’s world. Not even 30 years ago, lots of driveways in Minnesota were made up of gravel and dirt. Dust on your car was normal because driving into that old dirt road was an everyday thing. These days cars are looking nicer, tires are lasting longer, and rides are a lot smoother thanks to the beautiful asphalt that is paved beneath our tires. So when you have this first world luxury, it’s important to understand the importance of doing a good job taking care of it! At Seal King Professional Sealcoating, we understand this and we are ready to help keep your asphalt looking and acting pristine. To do this, we compiled a list of common sealcoating mistakes that you should always avoid!

1. Paying dirt cheap leaves you with dirt.

Have you ever come across a deal that was too good to be true? Chances are, in the long run at least, you ended up being right. Finding a good contractor is one of the most important things to do when you decide to sealcoat your driveway, parking lot, or sidewalk. Finding a reputable company that will take care of such a large investment is important to both your wallet and your asphalt. At Seal King, we offer affordable, realistic costs that are competitive in today’s sealcoating market. Choosing our services means that you will have the best products, the best equipment, with the most professional asphalt team around. Be wary of unknown contractors looking to steal your money and use cheap products on your precious investment. This will end up costing you way more in the long run!

2. Fix it before you protect it.

Sealcoating does an excellent job at protecting your asphalt from further damage due to weather and traffic. However, it is not a way to avoid getting those cracks and potholes fixed. Sealcoating does not replace the repairs that are needed on asphalt. If your driveway has cracks, low spots, unevenness, or potholes, let our professionals patch it up first so that when sealcoating does take place, it looks perfect!

3. More is less and less is more.

Just because something is beneficial does not mean you should be doing it so frequently. Sealcoating your driveway in pretty low trafficked areas should only be done every 2-3 years. If sealcoating builds on your driveway, it can eventually crack and peel. Therefore, trusting our professionals to apply the right amount throughout the years is key. Likewise, not maintaining regular sealcoating services can be detrimental to your asphalt as well.

There are so many things to watch out for when sealcoating. Checking references, is the contractor insured, how long do you stay off the asphalt…these are all great questions that are easily answered by the team of experts at Seal King Professional Sealcoating. For more information or to schedule your sealcoating today, visit www.sealking.com to find a location in Minnesota nearest you!