How Does Rain Damage My Asphalt?

Before you had it sealcoated, you may have noticed the effects the rain had on your asphalt. Water is one of the most damaging elements to pavement because it adversely affects the strength and durability of the asphalt. Moisture breaks the bond between the bonding agent and the aggregates. It shows up as cracking, pitting and crumbling.

How Does Sealcoating Prevent Rain Damage?

Flooding and standing water from heavy rains is disastrous for unprotected pavement. Sealcoating is a specially applied layer over the entire paved area. It is designed to act as a shield from UV rays and the elements. It specifically prevents rainwater from seeping into the asphalt and speeding up the deterioration.

How to Protect Against Water Infiltration

Effective rainwater management is the best way to keep water damage at bay. Consider the following methods for minimizing the effects of rain on your driveway or parking lot:

• Have your asphalt areas built with a sufficient slope to allow rainwater to quickly runoff.
• Make sure there is proper drainage in the area to handle large volumes of water during a heavy downpour.
• Keep up with the maintenance and repairs on your pavement, filling cracks and patching damaged areas.
• Have your asphalt professionally sealcoated on a regular basis.

Professional Sealcoating Services

At Maintain It All, we understand the investment you made in your paved driveway or parking lot. Our goal is to keep it looking like new for many years to come. Contact us today to learn more about the cost benefits to sealcoating against the rain instead of repaving.