Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The following is a listing of Seal-Coating and Paving FAQ's that we have received over the years.
Seal-coating FAQ's
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Why should I seal-coat my driveway or parking lot? |
| If you don't, over time the substances such as sun, rain, snow, gas, oils, salt, etc. will eventually oxidize/deteriorate the surface and will start causing it to disintegrate, which leads to cracks and potholes. If this happens, you will need patching or complete replacement. By sealing in liquid asphalt and oils, and at the same time repelling all of those damaging substances you will keep your asphalt new and looking great...and can actually double the life of your asphalt. |
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How long should I stay off of the fresh seal-coated job? |
| You should stay off of the sealer for 24-48 hours depending on the time of the year. Early spring and in the fall, it takes longer for the seal-coating to dry. During these times you should stay off for 48 hours. |
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When should my driveway be seal-coated? |
| Your drive should be sealed 60 to 90 days after it's been paved. We recommend seal-coating your drive again the second season it's been in. It then should be sealed every other year. |
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What if sealer gets on my brick-pavers, siding, fencepost or car? |
| Please give us a phone call immediately 815.338.0041. We have water based solvents to clean sealer off of anything. |
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What should I do before you come to seal-coat our drive? |
| Make sure the asphalt is free from debris and cars. |
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Do I have to kill or remove weeds alongside of my driveway? Should I power-wash or clean my driveway? |
| We will clean and remove all weeds from your driveway. We will also trim the edges. If your driveway is extremely dirty, power washing of your drive would be a good idea to make sure the sealer properly adheres to the asphalt. |
Paving FAQ's
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How do I get on your waiting list? |
| You will need to sign the proposal and mail these forms in with a 25% deposit. |
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When are you coming? |
| We will contact you a minimum of 2-3 days in advance when possible. Sometimes you will have up to a week or two. Our schedule is always changing due to weather and many other variables. There is a possibility of being re-scheduled a couple of times. We give our best effort to keep in touch with our customers. |
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Does the warranty cover cracks? |
| If your driveway cracks within the first year, we will fill the cracks free of charge. Beyond that, cracks are routine maintenance. (All asphalt will crack eventually.) |
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How long should we stay off of the asphalt? |
| You should stay off the new asphalt at least two days. During the summer and extreme heat you should stay off for three days. |
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What if winter comes before it's been seal-coated? |
| Your driveway will be okay through the winter. You should go easy on the salting of your driveway if it has not been seal-coated. The following spring, make sure you are on the seal-coating list as early as possible. |
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Is there anything else I need to do? |
| There is only one thing left to do. We strongly recommend backfilling all asphalt edges. This is the exposed raised edge of the asphalt. There should be black dirt filled in along the edges to the top of the asphalt. This prevents your edges from crushing down if someone drives off the edge. should stay off the new asphalt at least two days. During the summer and extreme heat you should stay off for three days. |
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