Commercial pavement is a significant investment for any property–be it a retail plaza, office complex, industrial plant or multi-unit residential community. As durable and cost-effective as asphalt is, it should receive regular TLC to keep performing at its best. One of the most critical maintenance techniques is sealcoating.
At Pave Via Ltd., we help commercial property owners protect their investment with our professional sealcoating services, focused on extending pavement life, improving appearance, and minimizing long-term repair costs. That is why sealcoating should be an integral part of any pavement maintenance program.
What Is Sealcoating?
Sealcoat is a protective coating which is applied to the surface of an asphalt pavement. Think of it as a shield, protecting your asphalt from weather, vehicle traffic, chemicals, and the natural daily beating it takes. It doesn’t fix the structural problems, but it prevents damage in the first place.
Sealcoating maintenance should be performed every 2–4 years, depending on traffic volume and weather years longer.
1. Protection from Weather Damage
Asphalt’s biggest adversary is the great outdoors. Pavement may become brittle and crack due to UV rays, oxidation, and temperature fluctuations.
Sealcoating helps by:
- Resisting UV degradation on the asphalt binders
- To keep water out of cracks and potholes
- Robbing oxidation so the pavement will remain flexible and last
Sealcoating does its job so well; however, for many commercial properties that are subjected to year-round weathering and direct sunlight, it is simply one of the best lines of defence against such aging.
2. Resistance to Oil, Gas, and Chemical Spills
Automotive fluids often pool in parking areas and other commercial driveways. These can seep through unvarnished asphalt and dissolve its binders.
A professional sealcoat provides a non-porous surface and protects your driveway from day-to-day wear and tear. This is crucial in busy businesses such as shopping plazas, restaurants, and industrial centres.
3. Extends Pavement Lifespan
Sealcoating slows pavement deterioration by up to 50% and extends the life of your asphalt. Asphalt with excellent maintenance can live 20 to 30% longer than asphalt that receives no preventive care.
A protective skin is applied to protect the pavement from rain and sun that would otherwise cause it to weather, crack, and develop potholes. This can help property owners avoid the expense of repaving before they need to, which is often costly.
4. Enhances Curb Appeal
Customers, tenants, and clients will judge the outside well before they step in. Newly sealcoated pavement appears clean, black, and uniform — elevating the entire property’s look in minutes.
Sealcoating offers:
- A rich, like-new black finish
- Smoother surface texture
- Improved visibility of line striping and markings
For businesses that want to maintain professional standards and appearance, sealcoating can be an easy, low-cost way to increase curb appeal.
5. Improves Safety
A regular layer of sealcoating will provide a smoother surface, thus reducing tripping hazards and allowing new pavement markings to stand out better. Combined with fresh line striping, it assists traffic flow, marks parking slots and enhances overall site organization.
Safer pavement is less risky, which is better for people who visit or work there.
Trust Via Pave Ltd. for Professional Sealcoating
Sealcoating is an easy, cost-effective way to prolong the life of your commercial pavement. At Via Pave Ltd, we supply professional-grade materials and proven application methods, resulting in durable protection and a superb finish.
Our sealcoating services include:
- Expert surface preparation
- Commercial-grade sealcoat materials
- Crack sealing and repair
- Parking lot marking and striping
- Flexible scheduling to minimize disruption
No matter whether you own or manage a retail center, warehouse, office building, or residential complex, we have the experience and tools to ensure your pavement both looks and works great.
Ready to protect your investment?
Contact Via Pave Ltd. today for a free quote or pavement assessment.