3 Smart Reasons To Sealcoat Your Asphalt Driveway This Spring
As you clean your home up this spring, be sure to pay attention to the outside of your home as well. Spring is a great time to add a layer of sealcoating to your driveway. Sealcoating your asphalt driveway this spring can offer you a host of benefits.
#1: Improve Curb Appeal
When you sealcoat your driveway, your driveway will have a fresh glossy black look to it. It will look like you just repaved your driveway, even though all you did was add a sealcoating layer to your driveway. Sealcoating your driveway will give your driveway a fresh and smooth look that will immediately improve your home's curb appeal. Getting your driveway sealcoated this spring will allow you to enjoy a great-looking exterior all spring and summer long.
#2: Protect Against Spills
The truth is, try as you might; it can be difficult to protect your driveway against leaks. Various things are going to leak, such as oil, gas, and grease, onto your driveway. Not only are leaks unsightly, but they can also eat away at the surface of your driveway. They will damage the top layer of your asphalt.
By sealcoating your driveway, you are protecting your driveway from the wear and tear of leaks on its surface. You are replenishing the top layer of your driveway so that the leaking liquid doesn't penetrate too deep and cause additional damage to your driveway. Sealcoating can also make it easier to clean up and remove stains.
#3: Mitigate Water Damage
Your driveway is fully exposed to the elements; there is no way around that. One of the most damaging natural elements is water. Exposure to water can do some serious damage to your asphalt over time. If you get any little cracks in your driveway, water will penetrate those cracks and make the cracks get larger during the freeze and thaw cycle during the winter months.
By sealcoating your driveway, you will help stop water from penetrating the surface of your driveway. You will be able to protect your driveway from developing cracks, especially if you sealcoat yearly.
By sealcoating your driveway, you will be able to improve the curb appeal of your driveway, protect against the damage caused by spilled liquids, and mitigate water damage. Spring is a great time to sealcoat your driveway, as you can fix damage caused during the winter and protect your driveway from damage for the rest of the year. Spring is also a great time of year to sealcoat your driveway as the temperature is perfect for applying the mixture.
Contact an asphalt paving service to learn more.