Top 5 Benefits of Sealcoating Your Asphalt Surface

Asphalt is tough by design: a blend of bitumen and rock that creates a durable surface for driving and parking. But with heavy traffic and constant exposure to the elements, even the best asphalt starts to break down. That’s why potholes and cracking show up over time. The good news? A professional sealcoat from G-FORCE® gives your pavement the protection it needs to stay strong, look sharp, and perform at its best for years to come.

5 Reasons to Sealcoat Your Asphalt Parking Lot

Here are the top 5 benefits of sealcoating your asphalt parking lot.

1. Protects Your Asphalt

Sealcoating asphalt provides a barrier that protects paved surfaces from the harmful effects of exposure to water, UV rays, and the elements, and from the damaging effects of oil and chemical spills. Exposure degrades the bitumen and its bonding to the aggregate materials in asphalt, so sealcoating allows asphalt surfaces to remain fully functional for far longer.

2. Improves Durability

Sealcoating asphalt creates a more uniform surface, leveling and filling-in many of the small spaces in asphalt surfaces that can leave unsealed asphalt prone to damage from heavy traffic. The level surface of sealcoated asphalt also provides better traction for vehicles, reducing the impact and the damage caused by heavy traffic.

3. Prevents Brittleness

Asphalt’s natural flexibility reduces with exposure to the elements, UV rays, and chemicals, making it increasingly brittle over time. The barrier created by sealcoating asphalt protects it from that exposure, maintaining its flexibility and dramatically reducing the development of cracks and potholes.

4. Enhances Appearance

Sealcoating restores that fresh, glossy black look to your asphalt, making it look new again without the need for resurfacing. Not only does it improve the overall appearance, but it also helps maintain the professional image of your property for longer. Additionally, re-striping a lot on fresh sealcoat makes pavement markings stand out for additional visibility and safety.

5. Reduces Maintenance Costs

By protecting asphalt, improving its durability, preventing cracks and potholes, and maintaining a like-new appearance, sealcoating asphalt prolongs its lifespan and dramatically reduces the need for repair over time, making sealcoating a valuable, cost-saving investment.

How Do I Know If My Parking Lot Needs Sealcoating?

Common signs that your asphalt may need sealcoating services include:

• Discoloration
• Dry, chalky appearance
• Oil stains
• Small areas of damage and cracking

Need help determining if it’s time to sealcoat your parking lot? The experts at G-FORCE® Parking Lot Striping are happy to assess your asphalt sealcoating needs, answer your questions and address your concerns. Simply use our location finder to connect with your nearest G-FORCE® for a free, no-obligation sealcoating quote.