Midwest Asphalt - Sealcoating Crackfilling

SEALCOATING

When it comes to protecting your asphalt pavements against deterioration. There is no greater value than a correctly applied or mixed coal tar emulsion. Sealcoating substantially reduces maintenance costs and at the same time extends the life of asphalt pavements by as much as 300%. The cost of sealcoating is truly a minor expense when compared to the cost of pavement replacement.

A few of the benefits of sealcoating:

	Appearance The dark charcoal black color of newly applied pavement sealer improves the appearance of new and old asphalt pavements. Unprotected asphalt surfaces gradually lose their rich black color due to oxidation and weathering. We can preserve the smoothness and resilience of asphalt surfaces and help hide rough spots, small cracks, patches and some surface depressions. Pavements coated with a pavement sealer look cleaner because rainfall washes dirt and debris easily from the smooth, non-porous surface. Traffic lines become more visible.
	Stops Oxidation Actinic rays in sunlight can oxidize the Asphalt oils in pavement, causing brittleness and resulting loss of aggregates which may rob up to 50% of the original asphalt thickness in just five years. A pavement sealcoated will resist oxidative degradation and retain its value.
	Reduces Costs & Increases Value The intrusion of moisture into asphalt pavement structure accelerates it deterioration and is strongly related to pavement distress. The sealing of well-cured asphalt prevents the seepage of moisture from snow and rain, thus preventing damage from freeze-thaw cycles.
	Resists Fuel Penetration Resists gas, oil, salt and chemical penetration. Asphalt is a petroleum derivative, soluble in distillates such as gas, jet fuel and oil drippings. Sealcoating prevents damage from distillates and chemicals.
	Prevents Water Penetration The intrusion of moisture into asphalt pavement structure accelerates its deterioration and is strongly related to pavement distress. The sealing of well-cured asphalt prevents the seepage of moisture from snow and rain, thus preventing damage from freeze-thaw cycles.
	Protection We only use the best refined coal tar sealer that is specifically designed to protect bituminous pavements. Composed of high temperature refined coal tar pitch, select mineral fillers and surfactants, it forms a tough, durable and flexible coating that protects asphalt pavements from the damaging elements of weather, water, salts, gas and other petro-chemicals.
	Application Asphalt sealer must be applied to structurally sound pavements by experienced applicators. Asphalt pavement should be protected by two coats; however, the quantities and coverage rates must conform to manufacturer's detailed specifications. Average coverage rates are 0.18 to .20 undiluted gallons per square yard. A latex rubber additive and silica sand may be added for increased traction and durability.

You can trust Midwest Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. to custom blend only the best possible mixture of sealer to meet the specific need for you pavement. We usually recommend the basic one (1) or two (2) coat spray process for most lower traffic properties (residential driveways, small businesses, etc.). For more high traffic properties, we would usually recommend a one (1) or two (2) coat squeegee application with heavy sand followed by a final spray application.

The best way to determine what your property needs are is to contact one of our friendly associates for a FREE ESTIMATE.

CRACKFILLING

Crackfilling is probably the single most important maintenance procedure that should be done to a sound pavement with no repairing needed. Of the many distresses that are caused by a crack in asphalt water infiltration is the worst in the Great Lakes region. We experience dramatic effects in the colder seasons when temperatures fall below freezing. This freeze/thaw cycle makes a crack deteriorate and enlarge, thus filling properly with a hot pour rubber will STOP this process.

It is important that the cracks be thoroughly cleaned of vegetation and debris, dried by heated forced air and filled properly using only the best products that meet or beat government standards.

Midwest Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. provides expertise that ensures this procedure is done correctly the first time. We back that up with a (1) year guarantee.