Professional Asphalt Maintenance - Pressure washing and asphalt sealing services
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Maximizing the lifespan of asphalt driveways in Akron, Ohio
New asphalt driveways look amazing when freshly poured and sealed, dark black, sleek, extra smooth! But over time, like everything on earth, asphalt driveways break down, get dirty, and start to show stains. Asphalt driveways will also lose their shiny black surface over time, as the sealant wears off the driveway starts to become more grey than black and dirt on top of the surface further takes away from the shine it used to have. Stains are able to take hold once the sealant has worn off, leaving spots of oil, salt, and other grime.
Proper cleaning and maintenance with pressure washing can keep your asphalt driveway looking good as new, year round and help to prevent damage. Its recommended to have your driveway pressure washed once or twice a year. This gives dirt and rocks less time to work into the asphalt and cause damage. Experts also recommend to seal-coat your asphalt driveway every 2 to 3 years, depending on the amount of traffic it gets.
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What factors contribute to the degradation of asphalt driveways? - We're glad you asked
Everyday Damage:
Asphalt driveways are not invulnerable, things as common as sunlight and water can break down the asphalt cement, and get into cracks, causing bigger cracks, similarly to concrete. This is why asphalt sealant is highly recommended, to regularly fill any holes and cracks, and to waterproof and stain-proof the surface, increasing the lifespan of the asphalt.
Vehicle damage: How do holes and crack get in asphalt? Cars usually! Tires continuously transport and compress gravel and rocks into the asphalt causing pressure points and weak spots to begin forming. Over time these only get worse, fortunately preventative maintenance will all but stop these common signs of aging asphalt.
Chemical Damage:
Chemicals can cause damage as well, several of the fluids found in vehicles, like gasoline, will eat away at and damage asphalt. If the asphalt sealant has worn away, any gasoline leaks or spills from vehicles, or from filling the lawn mower, are going to begin to have a dramatic effect on your asphalt driveway. Gasoline literally dissolves asphalt cement and after a few hours can even leave holes in your driveway full of crushed rock.
Wrapping up
In conclusion, there are many factors related to how long asphalt sealant will last, and when it needs to be redone, but the general consensus is about every 2 to 3 years for normal home driveway use.
We always recommend pressure washing to clean your driveway first before applying any sealant. If you're going to DIY your own driveway sealant, know that many customers have told us that the cost to DIY their driveway and our affordable asphalt sealing services are just about the same price. Its because we get bulk deals on sealant that we pass onto the customer, and already have our own tools!
So save yourself the trouble of a sweaty weekend and let JcPowerWashingAkron do all the heavy lifting by pressure washing and sealcoating your asphalt driveway!
If you need to have your asphalt driveway pressure washed and seal-coated, give JcPowerwashingAkron a call today for your free quote 330-800-4910, or send us a message at any time.
We're Akron's most affordable pressure washing company! We will have a crew out within one day to clean and seal your driveway, restoring the look of your property!