It is once again the season we all look forward to: Spring. In the upper Midwest, it may take some extra time for real spring to arrive, but there is no doubt that we are coming out of the ravages of winter and into the time when it is once again possible to be outside and make improvements to our homes. Even with a relatively mild winter, this part of the country still experiences extremes of temperature and weather. So even if your driveway has not
Now is the time of year when our thoughts turn from winter property maintenance to springtime improvements – like planting flowers or painting your driveway! After a harsh winter, you can help restore your property back to its former glory by applying driveway sealcoating.
Sealcoating involves applying a thin layer of sealing liquid over an asphalt surface to protect it against weather damage caused by rain, snow, sunlight, and vehicle fluids. While it won’t repair existing cracks in your driveway
If you drive the roads of Minnesota, you are already well acquainted with the concept of a pothole. Potholes can be found on every driving surface in the state, and on some roads, potholes seem to cover more surface area than smooth asphalt does. Potholes occur on all roads, but they occur faster in climates that have a wide range of temperature accompanied by snow, rain, and occasional ice storms. Precipitation, whether it falls in liquid or crystallized form, is all water. Water is considered the universal solvent.
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.
Your driveway is under constant stress from the elements, and in Minnesota, the elements tend to add something extra to the mix. What that means is that driveways take a beating. It is one thing to withstand the weight and friction of vehicles that weigh multiple thousands of pounds, but Minnesota’s weather adds insult to injury with its massive annual temperature ranges and the intensity created by rain, snow, and ice. We have come a long way from the days when homeowners considered it an upgrade to go from dirt parking areas to gravel
Many businesses, trying to gain an advantage over their competitors, will make claims about their products or services matching or being better than the industry leader’s products or services. Seal King is one of those industry leaders that is often used as a comparison point for competitors who simply cannot match our quality, but who keep trying to persuade customers that they can. So, what is it that makes Seal King different–and by ‘different,’ we mean better–than our competitors? First, we start with better raw materials. The mixture of concentrated sealer, water, coal slag, blackening agents, and other additives is fairly standard across the asphalt sealant industry
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?
If you own a home, you have likely heard someone refer to it as your most important investment. It is true that generally speaking, our homes can generally be sold for more than we purchase them for – so in that way, we are investing in our future when we buy a home. Sadly, though, sometimes the term ‘investment,’ at least as it relates to owning a home, can sometimes be more of a euphemism for having to spend a lot of money on maintenance and repairs. There are still aspects of owning a home, however, that are true investments that add value to your home and property, and a sealcoated driveway by Seal King is one of them.
Some of our customers contact us for our sealcoating services not because their driveways are damaged and are in need
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
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.