Commercial parking lots go through constant abrasion which leads to major damage and high repair cost. Seal coating a parking lot is often seen as a wise and worthwhile long term investment.
Seal coating won’t stop the surface from aging, but it will surely slow down the process. Certain factors should be kept in mind before seal coating to ensure maximum protection and life.
8 Benefits of Seal Coating Commercial Parking Lots
While considering the importance of seal coating we have listed the benefits of seal coating commercial lots:
Reduced Water Penetration:
Yes, even asphalt can be damaged by water. Water penetrates the small cracks in asphalt and when it’s freezing outside the water expands, causing the crack to expand simultaneously. Now more water will penetrate the expanded crack hence a cycle of damage and expansion starts. This results in potholes and large fissures in the parking lots.
Seal coating will protect the surface and prevent water from penetrating into these initial tiny cracks that can lead to greater damage.
Easy to Clean Surface:
Stains from oil and dirt are impossible to remove from an untreated parking lot. Seal coating makes it easier to wash away dirt and remove snow from the parking lot in winters.
Improve Parking Lot Pliability:
Seal coating makes your parking lot more black, which results in increased absorption of heat from the sun by the parking lot. The increased pliability of the parking lot due to heat helps it to withstand traffic without damaging the surface.
Cosmetic Advantage:
Although seal coating is not done solely for beautification, yet it does add to the overall appearance and finishing of the parking lot. Your parking lot should be welcoming, safe, clean, and accommodating for the customers. Seal coating will preserve this brand new look of your parking lots. It will make the lines and the markings pop up on your parking lots, hence adding to the beauty and functionality of a clearly marked parking space.
Reduces Oxidation:
Seal coating helps in the maintenance of the parking lot by giving it an additional protective coat. This limits the exposure of the surface to sunrays and oxygen, preventing the gas or oil from penetrating the parking lot.
Prevents Asphalt Damage Due to Pressure Washing:
Areas around most of the commercial parking lots require pressure washing. This pressure washing damages the untreated asphalt. A seal coated parking lot will stand the detergents and chemicals used along with high pressure of water.
Makes Parking Lot More Resistant:
Seal coating makes your parking lot more resistant to oil spills. Gasoline dripping during summers from the fuel tank can cause the unsealed parking lots to break. Seal coating uses coal tars which are resistant to oil and gas spills.
Maintenance by Seal Coating is Cost Effective:
Maintaining asphalt by seal coating it is more cost effective than repairing damaged asphalt.
The best time to get your parking lot seal coated is during summers. Experts recommend that a seal coat be applied every four to five years to preserve the asphalt from wear and tear. It is best to hire a professional for a proper pavement and parking lot installation along with seal coating.
Jet Seal Services is committed to serving the greater Baltimore region with residential and commercial applications, repairs, signage, and more.
We have over 15 years of experience and are located in Bel Air, Maryland which is in Harford County.