Sealing the cracks and surface of your asphalt will keep your asphalt lasting years longer and your commercial property thriving. The people who come to your business will see that your company values excellence long before they even reach your front door. It’s been shown that well-maintained properties boost profits and employee morale. Here we’ll cover more of the key benefits of commercial asphalt sealing and what makes it so beneficial.
Stop decay from setting in
We’ve all seen asphalt that began crumbling and cracking, leading to major potholes and other hazards over time. It only takes a small area or edge of the asphalt to crack up for a wider area around it to start breaking down as well, turning what could have been a small, preventable issue into a much larger job.
Though it’s commonly believed that asphalt breaks when it gets soft, it’s actually when it becomes brittle that the emulsions that hold it together begin to decay. Much of what makes asphalt last, when properly laid, is its flexibility. Sealing it preserves these emulsions to ensure the material lasts well into the future.
Weatherization
As the seal of new asphalt breaks down, the asphalt starts absorbing more moisture and UV rays. This will speed the rate of decay even further, as water will get into small cracks and enlarge them as time goes on, especially during melt-freeze cycles common across the Midwest. Ultimately, the road base underneath will start to deform, causing major destabilization of the entire patch, not just the area around the crack. For a small fraction of the cost of removing and replacing your asphalt, a new seal can prevent water damage from starting a runaway cycle of decay in the first place.
Expert asphalt crack and surface sealing
A1 Professional Asphalt & Sealing keeps businesses moving in the entire Midwest Region and beyond. See the full extent of our service area on our contact and estimate form, and you can learn more about our complete range of commercial asphalt and concrete services here. We have professional budget-management services and are ready to answer questions you might have about which of our products and services are right for you.