Why is Sealcoat and Asphalt Maintenance Important in Pueblo and Pueblo West?

What is Sealcoat and Asphalt Maintenance?

Sealcoating is the process of applying a specially made coating to your asphalt surface to protect it from damage and extend its lifespan. This coating helps to keep your asphalt in top condition by protecting the binders that keep the aggregate in place. It also provides a beautiful look to your driveway or parking lot with an even matte black finish. Other forms of asphalt maintenance, including crackseal, supplement the process of sealcoating. This is a must to protect your blacktop from Colorado’s harsh winters!

Why should I maintain my Asphalt?

Whether you refer to it as Pavement, Blacktop, or Asphalt, It is all composed of different size aggregate along with certain binders that hold the aggregate together. Without proper pavement maintenance (mainly sealcoat), these binders will dry out and the smaller aggregate will come loose from the asphalt and larger aggregate will follow suit soon after. The black color will fade and surface area will increase, allowing water, gas, oil, and harmful UV rays to do more damage than usual. The result will be cracking, pitting, loss of base and subgrade, along with many other potential issues.

Regular asphalt/blacktop/pavement maintenance, including sealcoat and crackseal, is critical in slowing down the degradation of all types of asphalt. By maintaining your pavement with these preventative measures, you can ensure its longevity and protect your investment. At Ironclad Asphalt, we understand the importance of proper maintenance and offer high-quality sealcoat and crackseal services to keep your pavement in top condition.

Why is Asphalt Maintenance cost effective?

Through many different studies and many decades of research, it has been proven that low cost pavement maintenance jobs dramatically increase the life of the asphalt. Proper maintenance such as crackseal and sealcoat can save money in the long run, as it helps avoid the high cost of replacement. Here at Ironclad Asphalt, we use industry-leading techniques to provide top-quality maintenance services that not only extend the life of your pavement but also enhance its appearance. So, instead of spending hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars putting in new asphalt, why not consider maintaining your existing asphalt for a fraction of the cost?

How often should I perform Asphalt Maintenance?

Ironclad Asphalt encourages complete sealcoat jobs to be performed every 3-5 years. This depends on multiple factors including daily traffic, snow removal, along with weather type and severity. Cleaning and cracksealing alone can be done every 1-2 years if needed, especially if the winters are colder and cause more contraction. However, regular maintenance including both sealcoat and crackseal can help add a significant amount of life to your asphalt, potentially even a decade or more. So, it's important to consider the recommended maintenance schedule for your pavement to ensure its longevity and avoid costly replacements.