It is once again the season we all look forward to: Spring. In the upper Midwest, it may take some extra time for real spring to arrive, but there is no doubt that we are coming out of the ravages of winter and into the time when it is once again possible to be outside and make improvements to our homes. Even with a relatively mild winter, this part of the country still experiences extremes of temperature and weather. So even if your driveway has not
The holidays are here, and it is time to put up those lights, decorate your home and welcome friends and family over the next few months. No matter how much or how little you celebrate, it is a time when you want your home to look its best. Your driveway is part of that important first impression, when guests pull up to your home and take a look at your home, you want them to drive in on a smoothly paved driveway. The winter months can take a real toll on your asphalt and leave it brittle, discolored, and even cracked. Seal King can protect your asphalt driveway (and any other paved walkways on your property) with a high-quality sealant that is the best in the industry. Our professional sealcoating services will keep your driveway looking its best for many years to come.
Making an investment in the exterior of your home or property is important to keeping it looking its best and preventing problems from occurring. You may need to invest in a new roof, siding, improvements for your deck, repairs to your windows, or doors periodically. One of the things that you likely look for when making these investments in your home is the quality of the materials used. After all, when you live in the Upper Midwest, the exterior of your home
Seal King protects and beautifies your most expensive investments. For most people, their most expensive investment is their home. If you own a home and also own and/or run a business in western Wisconsin, you may have two major investments. If your business is the brick-and-mortar type, that relies on customer traffic, a parking lot is almost always necessary to facilitate a successful business day.
Have you ever looked closely at your driveway? If it is several years old, and you look closely, you may notice discoloration, some small cracks in areas and a change in texture. It may look brittle, worn and even stained in spots. As untreated asphalt ages and is continually exposed to the elements (including sun, rain, snow, ice), it will begin to look weathered. The cracks can get larger and larger and become potholes that are unsafe for your vehicle to drive over and unsightly for your guests.
Now that the temperatures are finally warm enough for the snow to have melted and for us to be outside on a regular basis, we can see with our own eyes the damage caused by the harsh winter weather. You may notice that the siding on your house is damaged, you may want to get your roof checked for damage and you may find that your driveway or asphalt sidewalks have many more cracks and potholes than a few short months ago. Seal King is here to help. We can repair the damage done to your driveway, sidewalks, garage apron and other asphalt surfaces and then apply a high quality protective sealer that will help protect the area for years to come.
The end of winter is just a few weeks away, but given the weather we’ve been having, it already feels a bit like spring. It’s the time of year where our thoughts turn from winter property maintenance to springtime property improvements. And while you’re planting new flowers and putting up a new coat of paint, spare a thought for your driveway. After a harsh winter, you can help restore your property to its former glory through a process known as driveway sealcoating.
Sealcoating involves adding a thin layer of sealing liquid over a paved surface to protect against the damage caused by rain, snow, sunlight, and vehicle fluids. It won’t repair cracks in the driveway, but it will prevent future damage and extend the life of your asphalt. Other benefits include water and oil repellent, one of the biggest factors in driveway deterioration
As the area begins to thaw out, we turn our attention away from snow, ice, shoveling the sidewalks and scraping our cars to spending more time outdoors without heavy coats, gloves and boots. It might not be quite time to shed those layers yet, but one thing that we can begin to think about is what things will look like without all of the snow around. Green grass, flowers in bloom and warmer temperatures are very appealing, but there are other issues that may be revealed when the snow melts. Seal King fields so many calls in the early spring about new potholes, cracks and damage to asphalt and sidewalks.
As you look out your window at your driveway, you may be wondering how to protect your investment and maintain its appeal and durability. Sealcoating is a type of sealant used to protect asphalt pavements. In conjunction with crack repair, sealcoating keeps your driveway strong and intact when applied every two to three years. It serves as a protective barrier against the elements and vehicle traffic. Sealcoating also enhances the appearance of pavement with an even black finish. There are a few things to know about sealcoating before you start: