Kings Highway Asphalt FAQs

Sealcoating is the process of applying a protective layer to asphalt surfaces to prevent damage from weather, chemicals, and traffic wear.

Sealcoating improves the appearance of asphalt, prevents cracks, and helps reduce the risk of potholes and surface degradation due to the elements.

It generally takes 24 to 48 hours for sealcoating to dry completely, depending on the weather conditions. It’s best to avoid traffic for at least 24 hours.

Sealcoating can last anywhere from 2 to 3 years, depending on traffic, weather, and maintenance conditions.

Common types of sealcoat include coal tar emulsion, asphalt emulsion, and acrylic-based sealers. The choice depends on the climate, the surface condition, and the desired level of protection.

Your tires leave scuff marks when you turn your steering wheel while the car is stationary. If it's a hot day and the asphalt has not completely cured, the surface will get a blemish. It's like grinding your heel on a soft surface. However, most of this will become less noticeable over time. If these marks bother you, contact us for a paving contractor in Rockland County, NY.

The most crucial aspect of producing long-lasting pavement is properly compacting of the surface. The ideal is 90% compaction, but sometimes rollers leave streaks or marks on the surface. However, these are temporary and will become less noticeable over time. If you have any further questions or concerns about driveway or parking lot paving in Rockland County, NY, give us a call today and we'll try our best to address them. 

This is generally determined by the amount of direct sunlight and traffic that the area gets. As a rule of thumb, a surface should not need seal coating more than every three or four years. Once a driveway has been seal coated too many times, it becomes very smooth and slick when it rains. If you think it may be time to renew your seal coat, contact us and we'll get a paving contractor in Rockland County, NY out to you as soon as possible.

Your new asphalt surface can take more than 30 days to cure depending on temperature variations from night to day. In general, however, you should be able to drive on the surface after two to three days if you are careful. If you need a paving contractor in Rockland County, NY, contact us today.

Seal coating is a form of preventative maintenance that's meant to protect your driveway. Resurfacing, on the other hand, is meant to repair damage that's already occurred. If the top layer of your driveway is damaged, but the foundation is still strong, we recommend resurfacing it. If you need to reseal or resurface your driveway or parking lot, call Kings Highway Asphalt. We're the preferred paving contractor in Rockland County, NY.