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Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 |
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Sealcoating season starts next week!
To many people, the last week of March is usually associated with “March Madness” and the excitement of the Final Four NCAA basketball tournament. However, here at Asphalt Enterprises, it means the beginning of a new sealcoating season. As mentioned in previous newsflashes and in our “frequently asked questions” page on our website, the sealcoating season in Atlanta runs from the end of March to the beginning of November depending on the weather. During this time, the air and pavement temperatures are conducive to sealcoating and the curing process, as well as the presence of ultra violet light, with the sun being higher in the sky. Work done outside of this time frame will turn out to be of low quality, no matter the contractor. We have prided ourselves over the years to always adhere to the manufacturers specifications, and only apply sealer under ideal weather conditions.
Is the lowest price always the best option? Consider VALUE
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 43 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. We're Now On Facebook Join us on Facebook for special announcements and updates! |
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