5 Reasons Why You Should Sealcoat Your Parking Lot

Parking lots are exposed to near constant wear and tear. The surface has to endure intense heat and sunlight, cold, rain, and snow on a regular basis.

Naturally, these forces tend to damage your parking lot, and can lead to expensive repairs. One of the best ways to avoid this is to apply parking lot sealcoating. This will help keep the paving in a good condition and extend its life. At Smith’s Paving and Sealcoating, we offer comprehensive sealcoating services that will keep your parking lot in top shape.

The Advantages of Sealcoating

Some parking lot owners and managers assume that sealcoating is a needless expense. They defer it as much as they can in order to save some money. However, when they do this, they make the asphalt surface of their parking lot more vulnerable to damage.

Sealcoating will actually help you save some money and here’s how:

1. Protection from the Elements - A sealcoat will lock out water and moisture and prevent oxidization. These elements can damage the asphalt and shorten it’s life by several years. A good sealcoat would protect your asphalt surface from the elements.
2. Money Savings - Asphalt surface repair can be expensive, but sealcoating is relatively affordable. That’s one of the reasons why it’s better to sealcoat than to leave the asphalt unprotected. The sealcoat will also double the lifespan of the pavement, which means you don’t have to replace the asphalt for a very long time.
3. Looks - A fresh sealcoat can improve the looks of your parking lot and make it appear fresh and clean. The asphalt will be dense black in color instead of a drab grey that doesn’t look appealing. The black surface will also ensure the pavement striping stands out and is clearly visible. A fresh sealcoat will also improve the overall value of your property and boost its curb appeal. So, if you plan to sell your commercial property, you should consider applying fresh layer of parking lot sealcoating.
4. Traction - The sealcoated surface will offer better traction for vehicles and pedestrians, which can reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
5. Damage - An asphalt surface that has been sealcoated is less vulnerable to damage from oil, fuel, chemicals, and salt.

As you can see, it’s a good idea to regularly sealcoat your parking lot surface.

If you have any questions about parking lot sealcoating, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can call us at 518-266-9526 or fill in this contact form.