Category Archives: Asphalt Maintenance
Oil Stains On Asphalt Driveways And Parking Lots
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: March 18 2023
- Written By: Seal King
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Oil spots can be a real headache for driveway or parking lot owners. Not only are they difficult to remove, but they’re also unsightly – staining asphalt surfaces or creating potholes in pavement. A seal coating treatment will protect your investment in paving by shielding it from oil spots. But what if there’s oil on asphalt?
Cleaning fresh oil slicks/stains: At this point, the oil has only stained the pavement and can be removed through surface cleaning.
How Snow Causes Potholes In Your Asphalt
- Posted In: Apron Repair
- Published On: February 25 2023
- Written By: Seal King
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Many people anticipate winter to make driving to work more challenging, with potholes often appearing due to snowfall that causes major disruptions in our daily lives. Severe snowstorms not only leave roads messy, but they also expose asphalt pavement to cracks and potholes – leaving homeowners, businesses, and municipalities with few options for preventive maintenance from these cracks and potholes. But what can residential homeowners, associations, businesses, and municipalities do about it?
Prevent Asphalt Damage
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: February 11 2023
- Written By: Seal King
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When you see evidence of problems with an area of asphalt, you may assume that the only thing that can be done to repair it, is to replace it. In fact, there are many local companies that will tell you that is exactly the case. Seal King takes this one step further. We can not only repair or replace an asphalt surface, but we can also help you prevent asphalt problems from ever occurring in the first place. Our professional sealcoating services will protect the asphalt
Repairing Vs Replacement Of Asphalt Surfaces
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: February 04 2023
- Written By: Seal King
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Asphalt pavements will begin to show wear over time. Potholes, cracks and crumbling edges are not only unsightly but also dangerous to drive on, walk or play on. Potholes, cracks, crumbling edges and uneven surfaces can also be a safety hazard for business owners.
Paving over old asphalt can be tempting. It seems quicker, easier, and more affordable. It’s better to remove the old asphalt if you don’t want to do it again in a few more years. To be able to withstand foot and vehicle traffic, asphalt needs a solid base.
Protect Your Asphalt This Winter
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: October 21 2022
- Written By: Seal King
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As another Minnesota winter approaches, now is the time to make sure that the exterior of your home or business is protected against the elements. Once the snow begins to fall and the temperatures stay below freezing for days, it can be much harder to do that preventative work around your property. Seal King is working hard right now to help homeowners and business owners just like you repair and protect your asphalt surfaces like driveways, garage aprons, sidewalks and parking lots. These areas receive foot and vehicle traffic 12 months a year. But the fact is that the winter months are even harder on these surfaces.
Asphalt Repair Services Before Winter
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: October 14 2022
- Written By: Seal King
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Now is the perfect time to have the asphalt around your property repaired. In addition to our well known residential and commercial sealcoating services, Seal King can also complete asphalt repair services for your parking lot, driveway or garage apron. When your asphalt begins to deteriorate, you will notice discoloration, small cracks (that will grow) and even potholes. This damage is caused by moisture and dirt getting underneath the asphalt over time
Winter Weather And Your Driveway
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: September 30 2022
- Written By: Seal King
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Even the most durable materials can be affected by the Minnesota freezing winter temperatures. The asphalt in a driveway is no exception to this and is most likely to sustain damage during the long winter months. Considering that the absolute minimum temperature that sealcoating can be applied is 50oF, there are some things you can do to prepare your driveway for the season ahead of time. The professionals at Seal King want to help ensure that your driveway is ready for the Minnesota winter season and maintains its structural integrity as long as possible.
Benefits Of Protecting Your Asphalt Surfaces
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: September 02 2022
- Written By: Seal King
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A sealant is typically used to provide a barrier of protection for a wide variety of materials. It is often used in construction projects to seal or block between building materials. A sealant is often used when it is important to prevent moisture from being transferred between surfaces and/or small openings. Similarly, a sealant can be used to protect asphalt and prevent water and dirt from getting underneath your driveway or sidewalk and causing cracks, holes or other damage. When moisture gets underneath asphalt it can decrease the strength and durability of the surface.
Protect Your Asphalt This Fall
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: August 19 2022
- Written By: Seal King
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As we make our final plans for the summer, we start to look ahead to the fall which brings school for the kids, a more regular family routine and, of course, changes in temperatures. These changes to the weather mean that we will need to put extra blankets on our beds, turn on the heat inside our homes, wear jackets in the fall and eventually winter coats, hats and gloves. The asphalt on our property
Extending The Life Of Your Driveway
- Posted In: Asphalt Maintenance
- Published On: June 24 2022
- Written By: Seal King
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Do you take pride in your home? Your property? Your vehicle? We all work very hard to keep your home looking its best so that you can enjoy it when you are there and enjoy having friends and family stop by. Your driveway is often the very first thing that you see when you approach your home and over time, it can begin to look old, worn and even damaged. Seal King offers professional
