Sealcoating is a form of preventive maintenance that does wonders to keep asphalt surfaces well protected against weathering, wear, and countless other damaging factors. While sealing a small parking lot or driveway is straightforward, the same isn’t true for large commercial or industrial properties. If you have several properties across several states, keeping up with sealcoating can be logistically challenging. Black Hawk Paving does machine applied sealcoating on a national scale, protecting every property in your portfolio quickly and effectively while staying within your paving budget.
What Is Machine Applied Sealcoating?
Sealcoating is the process of applying multiple thin coats of an asphalt emulsion sealer onto your pavement. Once cured, the sealer forms a protective barrier that shields the asphalt against water penetration, harsh UV rays, chemical damage, and more.
Traditionally, contractors will perform spray or squeegee sealcoating by hand. However, machine-applied techniques utilize purpose-built equipment that reduces labor, time, and project complexity.
There are many types of equipment available, including sealcoating squeegee machines and sprayer-equipped models. Regardless of the design, ride-on equipment allows teams to work more efficiently without compromising quality or protection.
What Advantages Does Machine Applied Sealcoating Have Over Manual Sealcoating?
There are many reasons to choose machine-applied service over manual spray or squeegee application. Here are a few benefits to consider.
- Faster Application Time: Manual sealcoating is a time-intensive. Because successful sealcoating requires multiple coats, protecting larger paved surfaces can take several days or weeks. A sealcoating squeegee machine completes the job in a fraction of the time, making it a more efficient alternative for those managing multiple properties.
- Less Downtime and Fewer Disruptions: With faster and more efficient applications comes less downtime for your properties. During the sealcoating and curing process, surfaces must remain free of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. With machine application, contractors can minimize disruptions to your property and business, performing logistically sensitive work while ensuring your daily operations continue without major hiccups.
- Superior Finishes: Machine application provides a smooth, beautiful, and consistent finish. Unlike manual spraying or bushing, a sealcoating squeegee machine creates a uniform coating with no streaks, brush marks, or unevenness. Not only is the finish more visually appealing, but you can also enjoy more consistent protection.
- Reduced Costs: Because machines work faster, maintenance projects require less labor. It can significantly reduce costs without sacrificing protection.
- Scalable Results: Machines allow contractors to protect pavement on a larger scale. It’s the perfect solution to larger industrial paved surfaces, expansive parking lots, and more.
What Are the Benefits of Squeegee Application?
Many sealcoating machines utilize sprayers. While spraying can produce beautiful results, squeegee sealcoating is often preferred. Here are a few reasons why.
- Even Distribution: Squeegee sealcoating often produces more even results. Rubber blades push the sealer across the surface, eliminating the risk of creating areas with too much sealer and others with too little. Every layer is even, resulting in a more consistent finish.
- Spot-Free Finish: One of the most sought-after benefits of squeegee application is the streak-free finish. Sprayers often produce spotty results, even when applied by machine. You can often see areas where the sprayers didn’t quite reach. The design of squeegee machines ensures an even finish with no marks, streaks, or spots.
- Better Bonding: Because squeegees apply some pressure to the pavement, they are better for filling cracks, pits, and other small surface defects. That pressure ensures comprehensive coverage while also encouraging a tighter bond between the sealer and the asphalt. It’s among the best benefits of squeegee application and could help improve the finish’s longevity.
Why Turn to Black Hawk Paving for Nationwide Machine Applied Sealcoating?
Black Hawk Paving has over 50 years of experience protecting paved surfaces on commercial and industrial properties. We offer our services nationwide, managing entire portfolios spanning several states. To work more efficiently while producing stellar results, we use squeegee application equipment. With a fleet of machines and self-performing partners across the country, you can trust us to manage your pavement care needs over the long term.
At Black Hawk Paving, we offer a wide range of paving, maintenance, repair, and construction needs. Our national capabilities include asphalt paving, repairs, sealcoating, parking lot striping, and more. Get your free quote today by calling Black Hawk Paving at 877-247-1975. You can also use our online form or email us at info@blackhawkpaving.com.
