Why Sealcoating?
Sealcoating is an interesting topic for many business owners, and some prioritize it more highly than others; in essence, there are a few common ways we see business owners reacting to the question “why sealcoating?” We’ve decided to catalogue (and discuss) some of our favorites today.
Common Answers to “Why Sealcoating?”
“Why indeed? Paving is paving, I’ll just replace the asphalt later on.”
This is a common reaction from many business owners: Don’t sealcoat, just wait on the inevitable re-paving from worn, cracked asphalts. We consider these to be the classical types, doing things the old-school way. Historically, a cracked, worn parking lot was something of an expectation, and the labor needed to install all-new pavement was fairly inexpensive. Well, those days are long-gone; today’s business owners need to protect the sizable investment that a newly paved parking lot represents, and the way to do so is through sealcoating.
“Sealcoating is great for fixing problems, such as cracks, potholes, etc.”
Yes, it is! However, sealcoating is far more valuable as a preventive measure than it is as a reactive treatment. Any doctor will tell you that the classic idiom “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is incredibly accurate. This same principle applies to many things in life and leads us to do things like visit the dentist, get an oil change, and even sealcoat asphalt. While sealcoating is the best way to preserve damaged asphalt, acting as a great method for patching and general repair, it is even more effective at preventing the need for such things. Sealcoating helps to preserve asphalt, and it is far easier to preserve a solid, unblemished surface.
“Sealcoating is not a permanent solution, so why do it routinely?”
Many business owners see the value in protecting their asphalt – once. Unfortunately, this is another misguided view toward sealcoating. Re-paving asphalt early due to a lack of keeping up on preventive maintenance can cost many thousands of dollars in difference, especially when considering that sealcoating often costs over 20 times less than a full re-paving. It would take many sealcoating applications to equal the cost of even one less-than-optimal repaving.
Reach Out Today
Even if your parking lot looks good today, ask yourself if it is truly protected to last well into the future. Our professional Bridgeview area team has the experience and skills necessary to sealcoat and preserve the condition of your asphalt.