Have you ever noticed that asphalt has a difficult time lasting under the heat? Well that’s because of how the UV rays of the sun constantly damage it over time. This is especially true in hot areas like Texas, and Arizona where the asphalt not only has to deal with UV radiation, but also the intense heat of the sun. It isn’t uncommon to see asphalt driveways and pavements to start melting under the heat. So what can you do about it?
SPF Sealcoating: The Solution to UV Radiation
One of the best solutions to dealing with various types of weather related damage available to any driveway or pavement owner is the use of SPF Sealcoating. This type of sealcoating not only ensures that your pavement or driveway is protected from sun related damage, but it also comes with a host of other advantages you might not know about.
SPF Sealcoating Extends the Lifespan of Asphalt
One of the most common issues of asphalt in high heat environments is the fact that it won’t last as long as other types of material. This is because of how heat just ruins asphalt. Luckily asphalt can be very easily protected by SPF sealcoating. With a proper sealcoating plan, you can expect asphalt to last nearly twice as long, and need half as much maintenance. You really can’t go wrong with choosing an SPF sealcoat to protect it!
Keeps Asphalt Looking Fresh and Dark
We’ve mentioned how asphalt won’t last as long in the heat. However, it isn’t just going to stop being usable. It’s slowly going to deteriorate over time, which can make it look bleached and no longer the same jet black that’s typical for asphalt. Sealcoating your driveway can help your asphalt keep it’s aesthetic by slowing the flow of damage onto it.
It Also Prevents Other Types of Damage
Did you think that SPF sealcoating is just good for dealing with sun damage? You couldn’t be more wrong! SPF sealcoating is just as good at dealing with other types of damage as your run of the mill sealcoat that doesn’t have SPF in it. Blocking off water, preventing oil damage, and stopping sinking asphalt are no issues for a driveway with an SPF sealcoating!
Cheaper Long Term Maintenance Costs
Every driveway will require a certain amount of maintenance in order to stay in tip-top shape. Maintaining it isn’t cheap either. You could end up spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars to ensure that your pavement or driveway is the best it can be. However, these costs can be very easily cut down with the use of a simple sealcoating.
Sealcoating is especially effective at this because it prevents the damage that you’d need to spend money on. You only need to spend once every one or two years to prevent thousands of dollars of damage.
Final Thoughts
SPF sealcoating is most definitely one of the best tools available to home or business owners looking to extend the life of their driveway. Make more out of your SPF sealcoat installation by contacting us at Eagle Rock Excavating so we can help you extend the life of your driveway or pavement!