When sealcoating professionals plan a job, they must consider the weather. Unfavorable weather conditions can cause a sealcoating project to fail; depending on the specific condition, the sealant may not dry properly, bond to the pavement or harden as it should. There are four particular weather conditions that are of concern to sealcoating professionals. Some of these conditions are sufficient to spoil a job on their own, but at times, a single unfavorable condition might not cause a problem unless it is exacerbated by a second unfavorable condition.
High Humidity Level
Sealants contain water, which means that for them to dry and cure, the excess water must be able to evaporate. When the air is already saturated with moisture, the water in …show more content…
Both temperatures must be within a certain range, and neither should drop below the minimum acceptable temperature until the sealant is fully cured. The ideal temperature for applying sealcoating is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and few contractors will attempt to apply sealants if the temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Higher temperatures mean that the movement of the water molecules in the sealant are moving faster, which speeds evaporation. However, if the temperatures are too high, the water molecules can become hyper-excited and take some of the sealant with them before the sealant can form a proper bond to the pavement.
Alpha Paving Knows Sealcoating
In terms of total gallons of sealcoating applied annually, Alpha Paving is the state's industry leader, and we also apply more airport sealcoating than any other contractor in Texas. We are a full-service asphalt company serving the Central Texas area with quality workmanship, superior customer service and competitive rates. We offer an extensive range of asphalt-related services, including sealcoating, asphalt paving, pavement markings and parking lot striping, asphalt repairs and parking lot signs. Contact us for a free quote by submitting the online form or calling (512)
High Humidity Level
Sealants contain water, which means that for them to dry and cure, the excess water must be able to evaporate. When the air is already saturated with moisture, the water in …show more content…
Both temperatures must be within a certain range, and neither should drop below the minimum acceptable temperature until the sealant is fully cured. The ideal temperature for applying sealcoating is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and few contractors will attempt to apply sealants if the temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Higher temperatures mean that the movement of the water molecules in the sealant are moving faster, which speeds evaporation. However, if the temperatures are too high, the water molecules can become hyper-excited and take some of the sealant with them before the sealant can form a proper bond to the pavement.
Alpha Paving Knows Sealcoating
In terms of total gallons of sealcoating applied annually, Alpha Paving is the state's industry leader, and we also apply more airport sealcoating than any other contractor in Texas. We are a full-service asphalt company serving the Central Texas area with quality workmanship, superior customer service and competitive rates. We offer an extensive range of asphalt-related services, including sealcoating, asphalt paving, pavement markings and parking lot striping, asphalt repairs and parking lot signs. Contact us for a free quote by submitting the online form or calling (512)