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"Curb Appeal is Everything™"

 

 

Sealcoating Specifications:

Definition and Explanation:

Sealcoating is the application of a protective liquid coating to “off-street” pavements ranging from small driveways to large industrial parking lots. Sealcoating stops weather damage by preventing water from seeping into the porous asphalt structure. It also helps prevent the sun’s ultraviolet rays from drying out the asphalt surface and protects against the damaging effects of gas, oil, road chemicals and winter salts. By sealing in the asphaltic oils, sealcoating prolongs its flexibility and durability, protecting it against damages caused by heavy vehicles. By sealcoating, the original color is restored to the asphalt and an attractive “curb appeal” is achieved.

Specifications:
1. The surface to be treated shall be cleaned thoroughly with broom and power blowers.
2. All vegetation along curbs shall be removed by owner prior to sealcoating.
3. The first coat of sealer shall be applied and allowed ample time to dry. The second coat shall then be applied and allowed ample time to dry.
4. All existing pavement markings shall then be repainted.
5. Allow a minimum of 8 hours, preferably 24 hours, before parking cars or allowing traffic over the surface.

Material Specifications:
1. Sealer: Coal tar base that conforms with the Federal Specification R-P 355.
2. 2-4 pounds of sand per gallon will be added.
3. 4% latex additive per gallon.
4. Ark-La Tex or equivalent exterior pavement paint will be used for all line markings.

Notes:
 

  • Applying sealer with a silica sand additive is recommended by the manufacturer as an effective method to help prevent excessively slippery pavement when a protective sealer is applied. A coating, by nature, will reduce the friction available on pavement. By adding sand to the coating, friction will be enhanced on the coated surface.
     
  • Newly applied sealer remains temperature and pressure sensitive for 30 to 60 days. Within this curing process, some scuffing may occur. Water from irrigation systems will tend to leave white colored markings on the new sealer.
     
  • Crack filling is an extra charge and will be calculated per lineal foot.
     
  • Scuffing and peeling may occur on heavily oil stained areas.