Sealcoat or Pave?

Property owners and managers often face the dilemma of whether to repave or sealcoat old, worn asphalt driveways and parking lots. This article provides some guidelines that pavement maintenance contractors can use to help their customers decide which pavement maintenance option best suits their needs and property. The ultimate decision on whether repaving or sealcoating is preferable depends on many factors, including climate, pavement damage and cost considerations. Regular sealcoating can substantially extend service life and make any later repairs easier and less expensive. Sealcoating, after repairs are made, should be reapplied every two or three years as preventive maintenance. A driveway or parking lot that has severe deterioration, deep wide cracks, subsided depressions and numerous potholes should be repaved with an asphalt overlay. Even when asphalt is maintained properly, an asphalt overlay will be needed every 20-25 years.

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• Authors:
  • Lax, Jeff
• Publication Date: 2008-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 38, 40
• Serial:
  • Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Cygnus Business Media
  • ISSN: 1098-5875

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt pavements; Driveways; Overlays (Pavements); Parking lots; Pavement distress; Pavement maintenance; Repairing; Resurfacing; Seal coating; Seal coats
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; Terminals and Facilities; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01088706
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 25 2008 2:35PM