The Benefits of Scheduling Asphalt Sealcoating for Your Green Bay Property

Scheduling sealcoating projects for your Green Bay parking lot offers many advantages, including ideal weather conditions that optimize application times and overall performance. As a result, you can help preserve your asphalt surfaces, create more curb appeal, maximize your maintenance budget, and prolong the life of your pavement. 

Here, we look at the benefits of preserving and enhancing asphalt surfaces to prepare you for the harsh winter.

What is Asphalt Sealcoating?

Asphalt sealcoating applies a protective membrane on paved surfaces to prevent damage caused by oxidation, chemical spills, and water. Applying asphalt coatings before winter in Green Bay is a must as it prepares your paved surfaces for the moisture and temperature extremes that cause cracks and potholes.  

Why is Asphalt Sealcoating Important for Your Green Bay Property?

The freeze/thaw process in Green Bay wreaks havoc on paved surfaces. The constant expansion and contraction make tiny pits and fissures on paved surfaces more pronounced, leading to moisture penetration. When this happens, the moisture weakens your asphalt’s integrity and can damage the foundation. 

Cracks and continuous freezing and thawing eventually lead to potholes if you don’t provide proper protection. Asphalt sealcoating every few years helps rejuvenate your asphalt’s integrity and appearance while protecting against costly damage.  

What is the Best Time of Year for Sealcoating in Green Bay?

The ideal condition for sealcoating is a temperature of at least 50°F, without a chance of rain within 24 hours. Because Green Bay can experience temperatures below 32 in the fall and spring, summer is the best time to avoid unpredictable temperature drops. Although the daytime temperature during the application process might be ideal, the sudden drop in temperature overnight interferes with the curing process. You need a continuous temperature above 50°F so the coating cures quickly. Summer heat allows the curing to take place in hours and then set for a full 24 hours with hot temperatures throughout the night.

However, it’s not just Green Bay temperatures that pose a problem. The summer months tend to be drier, reducing the risk of rain damage during curing. Dry conditions are necessary for at least 24 hours during and after the application. The chance of rain or even snow is higher in the spring and fall. Sealcoating companies will cancel when the weather doesn’t cooperate to ensure the ideal application conditions protect their work. As a result, you are also at greater risk of cancellations and delays in the spring and fall, which could mean you miss your opportunity and will have to wait until next year.

The summer is the most likely time of year when you’ll enjoy two consecutive days of sun to make application easy and speed up the curing process to optimize performance without the risks of moisture.  

How Often Do Green Bay Paved Surfaces Require Sealcoating?

The traffic volume and type in your parking lot play an essential role in your asphalt sealcoating schedule. The higher the traffic volume and the heavier the vehicles, the more frequent your asphalt sealcoating. For example, a parking lot at a warehouse with regular deliveries in large trucks would require a two-year schedule, while a parking lot at a dental office open five days a week with limited volume mainly consisting of cars and SUVs would likely get away with a three-year schedule. 

That said, a parking lot in full sun might see fading and cracking sooner than a shady parking lot. The sunnier the parking lot, the more the fading and the more frequent the applications. The EverLine Coatings team can assess your parking lot and recommend a schedule suited to your conditions.

What are the Advantages of Asphalt Sealcoating?

Asphalt sealcoating offers many benefits, including:

• Reducing the risk of weather-related cancellations
• Preparing your paved surfaces for the harsh winter ahead
• Extending the lifespan of your paved surfaces for a decade or longer
• Optimizing the performance of your sealcoating with ideal curing conditions
• Maintaining a uniform look to your paved surfaces for a professional appearance
• Keeping your parking lot safer without risks of vehicle damage or personal injuries caused by uneven surfaces and potholes
• Reduced risk of large puddles and standing water that is inconvenient for visitors and damaging to paved surfaces
• Reduction in maintenance costs due to fewer cracks and potholes

Contact the experts at EverLine Coatings to discuss a schedule for your asphalt sealcoating needs today!