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Selecting Sealcoating Equipment for Long-Term Growth
Choosing the right sealcoating equipment is one of the most important decisions a contractor can make. The equipment you use affects productivity, job quality, labor efficiency and your ability to scale. With more options on the market than ever, the best approach is to match equipment to your current workload, then plan for what you want your business to handle next season.
Spray or Squeegee: Which Pavement Sealer Application Method is Best?
Is pavement sealer best applied by spray, by squeegee or by using a combination of both methods? The answer depends on pavement condition, performance expectations and production goals.
Coal Tar Sealers and Asphalt-Based Sealers: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences
When it comes to protecting and extending the life of asphalt pavement, choosing the right sealer is critical. Contractors and property owners generally find themselves choosing between two major types of sealers: Asphalt-based sealers and coal tar sealers. While both are designed to shield pavement from oxidation, chemicals and general wear, they perform very differently. Understanding those differences can help you choose the best sealer for your project, your climate and your long-term maintenance goals.
Why Cold-Pour Crack Fillers are Ideal for Parking Lot and Driveway Repair
Crack sealing is an essential part of any pavement preservation plan, especially for parking lots and driveways. A scheduled maintenance program that includes sealcoating and the use of a cold-pour crack filler can more than double the life cycle of asphalt surfaces while enhancing curb appeal.
What Is Asphalt Sealcoating?
Asphalt pavement is one of the most widely used surface materials in the world. To understand the purpose of asphalt sealcoating, it helps to know how asphalt pavement originated, what it is made of and why it needs ongoing maintenance.
Sealcoat 101: How to Sealcoat Asphalt Pavement
Sealcoating is a critical part of asphalt pavement maintenance and one of the most effective ways to protect asphalt pavement from long-term damage. Asphalt pavement maintenance offers both protective and aesthetic benefits, helping your surface stay structurally sound while maintaining a clean, attractive appearance.
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Selecting Sealcoating Equipment for Long-Term Growth
Choosing the right sealcoating equipment is one of the most important decisions a contractor can make. The equipment you use affects productivity, job quality, labor efficiency and your ability to scale. With more options on the market than ever, the best approach is to match equipment to your current workload, then plan for what you want your business to handle next season.
Spray or Squeegee: Which Pavement Sealer Application Method is Best?
Is pavement sealer best applied by spray, by squeegee or by using a combination of both methods? The answer depends on pavement condition, performance expectations and production goals.
Coal Tar Sealers and Asphalt-Based Sealers: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences
When it comes to protecting and extending the life of asphalt pavement, choosing the right sealer is critical. Contractors and property owners generally find themselves choosing between two major types of sealers: Asphalt-based sealers and coal tar sealers. While both are designed to shield pavement from oxidation, chemicals and general wear, they perform very differently. Understanding those differences can help you choose the best sealer for your project, your climate and your long-term maintenance goals.
Why Cold-Pour Crack Fillers are Ideal for Parking Lot and Driveway Repair
Crack sealing is an essential part of any pavement preservation plan, especially for parking lots and driveways. A scheduled maintenance program that includes sealcoating and the use of a cold-pour crack filler can more than double the life cycle of asphalt surfaces while enhancing curb appeal.
What Is Asphalt Sealcoating?
Asphalt pavement is one of the most widely used surface materials in the world. To understand the purpose of asphalt sealcoating, it helps to know how asphalt pavement originated, what it is made of and why it needs ongoing maintenance.