Have you noticed that your driveway has started to sink directly in front of your garage? This is a very common problem for a couple of potential reasons. It is possible that when your house was built, your footings were installed 48 inches below the surface and gravel was installed in that space. Over time, the gravel can settle and cause your driveway to sink down and separate from the garage. Another potential reason is that the seam between the garage door apron and the driveway was not sealed correctly
The end of winter is just a few weeks away, but given the weather we’ve been having, it already feels a bit like spring. It’s the time of year where our thoughts turn from winter property maintenance to springtime property improvements. And while you’re planting new flowers and putting up a new coat of paint, spare a thought for your driveway. After a harsh winter, you can help restore your property to its former glory through a process known as driveway sealcoating.
Sealcoating involves adding a thin layer of sealing liquid over a paved surface to protect against the damage caused by rain, snow, sunlight, and vehicle fluids. It won’t repair cracks in the driveway, but it will prevent future damage and extend the life of your asphalt. Other benefits include water and oil repellent, one of the biggest factors in driveway deterioration
Now that springtime is upon us, we face the inevitable April showers and the start of the rainy season. This means that asphalt driveways and parking lots will be drowned in a good bit of water over the coming months. Without a good sealant, this water could seep further down into the underlying foundation of the asphalt and create more cracks and/or potholes. Help to protect your asphalt investment by getting the surface seal coated. This sealant will provide excellent protection of the underlying asphalt from the excess water.
As the area begins to thaw out, we turn our attention away from snow, ice, shoveling the sidewalks and scraping our cars to spending more time outdoors without heavy coats, gloves and boots. It might not be quite time to shed those layers yet, but one thing that we can begin to think about is what things will look like without all of the snow around. Green grass, flowers in bloom and warmer temperatures are very appealing, but there are other issues that may be revealed when the snow melts. Seal King fields so many calls in the early spring about new potholes, cracks and damage to asphalt and sidewalks.
Seal King works hard to stand out from the competition. One thing that we take pride in is never cutting corners when it comes to the quality of work we provide. We are guided by a very careful and consistent sealcoating process so that we can ensure that we never miss a step and will provide you with the best work possible. Our process consists of 10 important steps including:
1. Preparing the area that we will seal: Prepping the area that we plan to sealcoat is one of the most important parts of the sealcoating process. We use a power edger and make sure
Establishing a long-term approach to a property’s pavement maintenance plan will not only build strong visual appeal, but it will also ultimately help extend the life of the parking lot. A proactive approach to maintenance helps property and facility managers reduce potential costs and liabilities. Sealcoating is one of the most important elements of a property’s maintenance plan with benefits that attract patrons and reduce costs.
Delivering exceptional service and utilizing the highest quality sealcoating products on every project that we take on is always a priority for our team at Seal King Professional Sealcoating. Whether you are in need of residential or commercial sealcoating services in Minnesota, our team can handle your needs with ease.
Sure, there may be other sealcoating companies around the area offering sealcoating services, but chances are that they provide an inferior product when compared to our high-quality sealcoating services for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, experience goes a long way in this industry. Our sealcoating experts have been performing sealcoating services for 30 years. During this time, we’ve overcome all of the obstacles that you could think of when it comes to sealcoating
You might be surprised to learn that it is not necessarily the harsh cold temperatures that can negatively impact your asphalt surface. It is the freeze-thaw cycle that happens continuously all winter long. When ice and snow begin to melt, it creates pooling water on asphalt surfaces, which can compromise the integrity of the surface. Expanding water in small potholes and cracks can increase pressure, creating cracks and can cause further damage to your asphalt
As a business or property owner/manager, you always want to make sure that your premises are safe for your employees and your customers. Are you proactively taking steps in reducing parking lot accidents during winter? If the answer is “I’m planning to,” then this is for you.
It always pays to take a proactive approach when it comes to eliminating or even reducing parking lot accidents during winter. You have two choices when it comes to asphalt repair: you either hire a contractor to do the job or do it yourself. Hiring a contractor is a hassle-free way of repairing your pavement asset and reducing parking lot accidents during winter.
Faded or non-existent parking lot signs can make it hard for your customers to navigate the premises and can be the cause of accidents
Thinking ahead to the freezing winter days just around the corner, what is the biggest concern we have about our driveways? Does the word “slippery” come to mind? It’s quite practical to be anxious about your driveway’s traction in a season fraught with snow and ice. It’s also normal to wonder how your driveway will fare during months that typically do the most damage to asphalt. While you are winterizing your home, there are steps you can take to get your driveway ready for winter. Seal King is the company to call