Blacktop has become a favorite for paving driveways and roads owing to its many strengths. That said, if a property owner wants to extend the lifespan of their blacktop and potentially reduce long-term maintenance costs, it's important to use blacktop sealcoating services. Let's take a look at why this is crucial for property owners and caretakers overseeing roads, driveways, and parking lots.

The Environment Can Damage Blacktop

Blacktop, or asphalt concrete as it's also known, is a generally durable and long-lasting material. However, as with pretty much everything else, asphalt has some vulnerabilities. Blacktops can be damaged by water intrusion, for example. Oxidation can also damage blacktop surfaces. In most climates, rain is pretty much unavoidable. Most parking lots, roads, and driveways will also be exposed to sunlight day in and day out. The best way to protect your asphalt driveway or any other surface is to use blacktop sealcoating services. The

right sealcoat can protect your driveway or other surfaces

from the elements year-round.

Oil, Gas, and Other Contaminants Are a Major Risk

Asphalt is petroleum-based. If another petroleum-based substance leaks onto the blacktop surface, there's a high risk that it'll essentially “join” with the surface. Take a look at parking lots and you may notice a lot of deep stains that have been around for a long time. Often, that's because the substance becomes bound to the surface. Removing these stains is extremely difficult. However, with the right sealcoat application, it's often possible to prevent the stain from forming in the first place. In medicine, they say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With parking lots, a pound of prevention could save a ton of maintenance.

Reduced Resistance to Skids

Asphalt will wear down. As it does, it'll produce small sand-sized particles that can lead to skidding. Folks walking on the surface may also be at increased risk of a slip and fall. A sealcoat can reduce the sand-like particles, thus increasing traction. If you're concerned about safety on your property, sealcoating can make a big difference.

Sealcoating services are on the rise, so be sure to schedule your service today. According to Mordor Intelligence, the sealcoating market grew by roughly 4% in 2023 compared to the prior year, and the trend seems to be continuing. Given all the above, that should come as no surprise. If you're in need of expert sealcoating services, contact our team at Precision Roadway Services LLC to get started.