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What does Seal Coat do?

· Complete Protection: Seal Coats serve to seal the top of the asphalt, preventing water from penetrating the surface of the asphalt and protecting the top layer of asphalt from oxidation and wear caused by exposure to the sun and air.

· Prevents Oxidation: The sun’s actinic rays hardens and dries out the asphalt surface. This accelerates reveling, erosion and can reduce asphalt thickness by as much as half in just 5 years.

· Stops Weather Damage: The Asphalt Institute states . . . “The accumulation of moisture in asphalt structures is probably the greatest cause of asphalt distress!” Sealing asphalt prevents water seepage into the porous asphalt structure, stopping water damage caused by rain, snow, frost, freezing and thawing.

· Protects against Gas and Oil Spills: Gas and Oil dissolve asphalt, leaving the aggregate (small stones) exposed and loose. Seal Coating prevents Gas and Oil from ever touching the asphalt.