Thinking ahead to the freezing winter days just around the corner, what is the biggest concern we have about our driveways? Does the word “slippery” come to mind? It’s quite practical to be anxious about your driveway’s traction in a season fraught with snow and ice. It’s also normal to wonder how your driveway will fare during months that typically do the most damage to asphalt. While you are winterizing your home, there are steps you can take to get your driveway ready for winter. Seal King is the company to call
Even though it might seem like one of the lowest maintenance parts of your home, your driveway can require a lot of repair work if it’s not properly maintained. Treat your driveway with care, so it can weather the storms of Minnesota. This includes asphalt driveway aprons, which see the most wear and tear out of your entire driveway. If your home needs asphalt driveway apron repairs or needs apron sealing, Seal King Professional Sealcoating has just what you need to repair and protect your driveway apron.
You may not think much about the asphalt in front of your home or business. It becomes a part of the landscape and is very easy to overlook, until there is a problem. The truth is, asphalt takes quite a beating over time from the intense rays of the sun and the moisture from rain, snow and ice. Asphalt is exposed to the elements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. You may not even know who to call when you notice a problem with your asphalt
An asphalt parking lot is an investment. Even with light use, asphalt oftentimes endures extreme variations in temperatures. Seal coating remains one of the best ways of protecting that investment from damage and deterioration. It is the leading method in extending the life of the underlying asphalt.
Everyone has pulled into that newly paved parking lot, with its rich dark black topcoat. Alternatively, it is noticeable when you are on a parking lot that is deteriorating. It may be a lighter color, contain cracks or even small potholes.
We are almost to that point of the year when the weather changes and we spend much more time indoors than outdoors. In fact, because of low temperatures and snow and ice accumulation, the outside becomes much less desirable and even looks different than it does in the spring, summer and fall. We may not even think much about the outside of our homes and businesses during the winter months, thinking that we will have to wait on any outside project. Well, this is not the case…especially when it comes to your driveway or sidewalks. The winter months that bring snow, ice, freezing rain and cold temperatures can also do significant damage to your driveway and sidewalks.
As a commercial property owner, you are always looking for ways to ensure that your property maintains its look. When you are able to achieve this affordably, you feel even more accomplished. If your next project is addressing the asphalt on your commercial property in Minnesota, our team at Seal King Professional Sealcoating is here to help. Through our affordable commercial sealcoating services, we’re able to revamp the look of your commercial asphalt while also extending the life of the asphalt as well.
Do you cringe every time you look at your Minnesota driveway or commercial parking lot because of the poor condition of the asphalt on your property? While this may not be the most exciting property upgrade, it is one that you need to consider. The longer you wait to strengthen and refresh your asphalt, the more costly the damage can become. At Seal King Professional Sealcoating
Water is one of the most important substances on earth. Humans, plants and animals all need it to survive. Rain brings fresh water to the earth’s surface and aids with many things including agriculture, industry and even our electrical energy. However, that same rainwater that allows plants to grow, and provides critical nourishment to wild animals and humans, can also cause some problems for our asphalt, parking lots and driveways. Over time, moisture from rain can seep into the asphalt and create cracks and potholes making driving
The asphalt on your driveway, sidewalk or in a parking lot takes a beating each and every day. Foot traffic, vehicle traffic, sunlight, rain, snow and ice can deteriorate the area and make them less safe and unsightly. You may not think about your asphalt driveway, sidewalk or parking lot each and every day when you walk outside, but over time, you may start to notice discoloration, cracks, or even larger potholes. This is normal wear and tear for untreated asphalt. Rather than watch these cracks get larger and the asphalt deteriorate, you can act now to repair the area so that larger problems do not surface
One thing that can be said about the weather in the upper Midwest is that it is full of extremes. If you have lived in the area long enough, you have seen this for yourself. The winters are probably what is most well-known – with frigid temperatures, snow and ice, but the summers can also be extreme. Summer temperatures can soar well into the 80s and humidity can also be very high. Rain, wind and stormy weather can also come any time of year, taking a toll on