Should I Sealcoat My Asphalt?

G&S Paving in Oakley, CA, recommends sealcoating your asphalt paving to protect it & increase its lifespan. A new asphalt surface can be susceptible to damage from the sun, freezing & thawing, & gas, oil, & other auto fluids. The best way to protect your investment is to sealcoat the surface after paving is complete & reapply the sealcoat every few years. This can be more cost-effective in the long run than replacing your failed asphalt after 30 years of use.

Regularly sealcoating your asphalt can save you from having significant repairs down the road, such as overlays, removal, and replacements.

Sealcoating your asphalt every few years is more cost-effective than removing and replacing failed asphalt every 30 years. Also, your asphalt stays intact and looks good throughout its lifespan.

By sealcoating, you are providing a flexible, stable, and standardized compound to act as a wall to protect your asphalt surface from the damaging effects of the elements. Sealcoating also fills in the porous surface of asphalt and keeps water from penetrating its structure.