Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025
 

Sealcoating FAQS

 

When requesting a proposal for sealcoating asphalt pavement, please keep in mind that not all sealers are the same. There are different levels of asphalt sealant, ranging from the standard federal spec refined tar sealant to more premium sealants such as GemSeal PolyTar.

GemSeal PolyTar is the most superior asphalt sealant on the market and, because of this, we use it on every project. It is manufactured using a colloid mill system which guarantees a consistency of the material, shredding the raw materials into tiny particles during the mixing process. A polymer is added to the coal tar before mixing it with the other raw materials which increases the tensile strength of the final product and decreases tracking and produces a blacker coating. It has been shown that PolyTar outperforms conventional sealer by almost 3-1.

When making requests for proposals please require that GemSeal PolyTar be used on your projects.

We do NOT recommend the use of asphalt emulsion sealants since they do not have the durability of the refined tar sealants, nor do they resist gas and oil.

The manner of application is also very critical in the sealcoating process. The standard application of a two-coat spray is the most popular and economical. Please keep in mind though that the coats must be 2 SEPARATE coats, with the first coat having dried completely and cured for several hours, then the second coat can be applied. A third coat option can also be applied to any heavy traffic drive lanes, to prevent premature wear in these areas. The most superior method of applying sealer is with the first coat being applied with a squeegee machine, then followed by a spray coat. The sealcoat squeegee machine provides a perfect 100% coverage that works the sealant down into any hairline cracks and voids. The second spray coat places material on the high ridges of the asphalt aggregate and provides a final finish coat. Using this method along with a premium sealant such as GemSeal Polytar, provides the most optimal and longest lasting sealant available.

With over 42 years of applying asphalt sealant we are the most trusted and leading contractor in the Atlanta market when it comes to sealcoating, new materials and application methods. For more information on sealcoating and the options available, visit our website at www.asphaltenterprises.com or call our office at 770-424-5001 and we can answer any questions you might have and provide options for the asphalt on your property.

 


New Equipment Purchases!

 

Over the last year we have completely updated our fleet of paving equipment in order to be more efficient and to give our customers the highest quality of pavement performance.

Our recent purchases include a Caterpillar AP 455 paver, a 2023 Weiler P385B paver, and a Leeboy 8608 paver. Maintaining a proper fleet of equipment is not only paramount to our production and success but is also important in delivering the utmost quality product in a timely manner for our customers. The Caterpillar AP 455 paver alone increases our daily production in tonnage and provides for a heavier screed to achieve proper density and compaction prior to rolling.

Please do your research when selecting a contractor for your next project. Look for a contractor who maintains an up-to-date fleet. Ask what kind of equipment they use, the age of the equipment, weights of the pavers and rollers, etc. 

Being in business for 42 years, you can rest assured that we have the experience and equipment for all of your project needs. 

  

Sincerely,
Gerry Signs

Gerry Signs President