Despite what many people think, asphalt paving and sealcoating are two mutually exclusive processes involved in installing new pavement or repairing pre-existing pavement. However, both applications can work in tandem to achieve different objectives, depending on a variety of situation factors.
Asphalt paving is the process of applying either hot or cold asphalt mixtures to any given plot of land such as parking lots, driveways, and roads. It serves multiple functions that range from correcting imperfections in existing pavement, filling cracks, repairing potholes, and even creating new property foundations. Sealcoating is a specially formulated layer of liquid that protects your asphalt overlay from water damage, UV rays from the sun, heavy precipitation, and various forms of vehicular harm. In contrast to asphalt paving, sealcoating can extend the lifespan of your plot of pavement by about 10 to 20 years.
As every professional and experienced contractor will assure you, asphalt paving and sealcoating are both essential processes involved in proper pavement maintenance over time. Both of these processes must be properly executed by experts on a regular basis for optimal and long-lasting results.
