Why Is It Important To Sealcoat Your Parking Lot?

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If you are in charge of the parking lot for your business, spring is a great time of year to clean up and do necessary maintenance to your parking lot. Here are three reasons why spring is one of the best times of the year perform your yearly sealcoating maintenance.

#1 Spring Sealcoating Takes Care Of Winter Damage

One of the best reasons to sealcoat your parking lot this spring is that it takes care of winter damage to your parking lot. Of all the season, winter tends to be the hardest on parking lots.

The freezing and thawing cycle that happens throughout winter with rain and snow can lead to cracks and potholes in your parking lot. The use of melting agents on your parking lot to deal with the snow can cause your top layer to wear away and can fade the paint lines in your parking lot as well.
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#2 Spring Weather Is Perfect For The Curing Process

The second reason why spring is a great time to sealcoat your parking lot is because it presents ideal curing conditions. Sealcoating cures best when it is not freezing nor scolding hot outside, nice spring temperatures that range from the fifties to the seventies.

If you wait to sealcoat your parking lot in the summer, when the temperatures are a lot hotter, it can take longer for your parking lot to cure. If you wait until the fall or winter, the temperature may be too cold for your sealcoating to cure properly. Spring temperatures are ideal for achieving the best results with sealcoating.

#3 Spring Sealcoating Will Add To Your Store’s Curb

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