The manufacturers of sealants typically ship their products as a powder, and contractors prepare the liquid sealcoating as it is needed to complete jobs.
The mixture requires adding water, additives and sand in the correct proportions if the sealant is to perform as it should. Although some people believe that sand is merely a filler that is added to reduce the amount of dry sealant needed, nothing could be further from the truth.
Sand Provides Important Safety Features
Sealcoating without sand is quite slick. Adding sand improves traction for pedestrians and vehicles. It also reduces glare, improving drivers' ability to see clearly. Both of these features reduce the likelihood of a pedestrian being injured from a slip-and-fall accident or a driver skidding into another car. By reducing these risks, you are also reducing the likelihood of …show more content…
Sand can be rough on their equipment, and these contractors may be more concerned about protecting their investment than about giving customers a quality job. Asking a contractor to provide a written specification that details the amount of sand contained in the sealcoating mix is one way of protecting yourself against shoddy work. However, the best method is to hire a reputable, experienced asphalt professional.
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers has been providing exceptional work for more than 35 years. We are a recognized leader in the asphalt maintenance industry, offering a wide range of services to customers throughout Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We offer sealcoating, parking lot striping, repairs and many more asphalt-related services. Our experienced crews deliver exceptional results at competitive rates. If you would like to receive a free estimate, you can submit the quote request form online or call us at
The mixture requires adding water, additives and sand in the correct proportions if the sealant is to perform as it should. Although some people believe that sand is merely a filler that is added to reduce the amount of dry sealant needed, nothing could be further from the truth.
Sand Provides Important Safety Features
Sealcoating without sand is quite slick. Adding sand improves traction for pedestrians and vehicles. It also reduces glare, improving drivers' ability to see clearly. Both of these features reduce the likelihood of a pedestrian being injured from a slip-and-fall accident or a driver skidding into another car. By reducing these risks, you are also reducing the likelihood of …show more content…
Sand can be rough on their equipment, and these contractors may be more concerned about protecting their investment than about giving customers a quality job. Asking a contractor to provide a written specification that details the amount of sand contained in the sealcoating mix is one way of protecting yourself against shoddy work. However, the best method is to hire a reputable, experienced asphalt professional.
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers has been providing exceptional work for more than 35 years. We are a recognized leader in the asphalt maintenance industry, offering a wide range of services to customers throughout Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We offer sealcoating, parking lot striping, repairs and many more asphalt-related services. Our experienced crews deliver exceptional results at competitive rates. If you would like to receive a free estimate, you can submit the quote request form online or call us at