Commercial Paving for the greater Chicagoland and Midwest Area!
Commercial Paving for the greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Area!
Asphalt paving is a logical choice for virtually any pavement in the Chicago metropolitan area. Asphalt pavements can be installed quickly, and they are more economical than comparable concrete pavements. Furthermore, a well-engineered, properly constructed, and well-maintained asphalt pavement can cope with the brutal winters for which Chicago is famous. However, if you want to obtain the best return on your asphalt investment, you should consider sealcoating your pavement periodically.
A seal coating mix is a combination of water, sand, and a powdered sealcoat concentrate. Chicago sealcoating contractors often recommend incorporating an additive to accelerate drying, keep the sand evenly suspended, or enhance certain sealant properties. An asphalt sealcoating company will normally apply two thin coats of sealant, allowing the first to dry before starting the second. When sealcoating parking lots, it may be necessary to apply a third coat in the areas that receive the most traffic.
1. Seal coating is economical, but it is a highly effective way to reduce repair bills and prolong the life of your asphalt pavement.
2. By blocking UV rays and resisting automotive fluids, parking lot sealcoating can help prevent the pavement from becoming brittle or crumbly.
3. A professionally applied, high-quality parking lot sealcoat increases the chances that your pavement’s foundation will be strong enough to allow an asphalt paving company to resurface the pavement instead of rebuilding it.
4. Sealcoating parking lots makes them safer by enhancing traction.
5. Seal coating increases the speed at which snow and ice will melt, improving safety and allowing you to reduce or eliminate the use of harsh deicing agents.
It is impossible to recommend a precise schedule without knowing more about your particular pavement. How old is it? What is its condition? Does your pavement support passenger vehicles, pedestrians, or heavy trucks? How many vehicles drive or park there on an average day? As a ballpark estimate, Chicago sealcoating typically lasts between 18 and 30 months. Your initial application should not be performed until the asphalt has cured, but it should not be postponed for more than 10 or 12 months from the time your asphalt paving company installed your pavement or overlay.
There are two things you should keep in mind before you schedule an appointment with a sealcoating company.
1. You want to stick to the schedule recommended by your contractor. If you delay too long, your pavement will not have the protection it needs. However, some property managers err on the side of caution and sealcoat their pavements annually. This is almost always a waste of money; the sealant will probably crack and flake off, or it will remain a gooey mess that gets tracked everywhere.
2. Sealcoating obscures painted stripes and pavement markings, so you will need to have your contractor repaint them after applying your parking lot sealcoating. Repainting can begin as soon as the final coat of sealant has dried sufficiently, so your contractor may be able to perform both tasks on the same or consecutive days.
Whether your property is part of a national chain, a locally owned store, or a different type of commercial enterprise, we can assist you. Black Hawk Paving offers an extensive range of paving services, including asphalt milling and grinding, seal coating, asphalt repair, parking lot striping, hot crack sealing, concrete curbing, site grading, car stops, excavations, asphalt paving, asphalt resurfacing, sewer repair, traffic signage, and asphalt fabric. We are a highly respected company with an exemplary reputation for service, craftsmanship, and dependability. We offer free quotes, so contact us to request yours today. You can submit our online form, email Info@BlackHawkPaving.com, or call 708-479-0400, 847-240-2560, or 773-378-2390.
Our team has provided commercial and industrial paving installation and maintenance services to our clients in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs for more than 46 Years in Business- 1975.
