Asphalt is ideal for a wide variety of pavements, including streets, parking lots, golf cart paths, walking trails, and sports courts. Installing an asphalt pavement is typically fast and economical, and the pavement can have a long, attractive life if given the proper maintenance. One important maintenance procedure is the periodic application of a quality sealcoat. However, some people believe that sealcoating is something that only major retailers, hotels, and shopping centers need, and they assume that it is not appropriate for the pavements in a subdivision. In reality, the procedure is highly appropriate for HOAs and subdivisions.
What Is Sealcoating?
A sealcoat is a protective coating that is applied to asphalt pavements at regular intervals. Sealcoating companies typically purchase concentrated sealcoat from a manufacturer, then they add sand and water to create a liquid that can be sprayed or squeegeed on an asphalt pavement.
What Are the Benefits of Sealcoating Austin Pavements?
In general, a sealcoat shields the pavement from the harmful UV rays that turn asphalt brittle and dry, and it also helps protect the pavement from automotive fluids that turn asphalt soft and crumbly. Sealcoats also enhance traction, refresh the pavement’s color, and make the surface of the pavement appear smoother and more even.
What Are the Benefits of Sealcoating for HOAs and Subdivisions?
In addition to the basic benefits, asphalt sealcoating subdivisions can provide benefits to the homeowners. Well-maintained, attractive pavements throughout the subdivision help safeguard property values by making the neighborhood more desirable to potential buyers. Sealcoating HOA pavements can help reduce the need for special assessments to cover unexpected paving expenses, including major repairs or the premature replacement of the pavement.
How Often Do Contractors Recommend Sealcoating Asphalt Pavements?
Sealcoating contractors typically recommend an initial application before a new pavement or overlay reaches its first anniversary, but the application should not take place until the asphalt has cured. In Central Texas, this could be anywhere from two to six months, depending on the season in which the pavement is constructed. After the initial application, repeated treatments are usually needed about every two years, but you will need to ask your asphalt maintenance contractor to recommend an appropriate schedule for your specific subdivision.
How Do I Select an Asphalt Maintenance Contractor for Sealcoating HOA Pavements?
Your evaluation should encompass the same criteria you use to evaluate any contractor. This means that you want to investigate the contractor’s reputation, verify the company’s insurance coverage, and contact the former customers provided as references. However, asphalt sealcoating subdivisions can present challenges that are not found on many other jobs. For example, you may need to advise residents of closures, so you want to evaluate the contractor’s willingness and ability to help you plan the work. You also want a contractor who will keep you informed of any changes to the plan.
Contact RDC Paving for Superior Asphalt Services
RDC Paving offers an extensive list of paving services, including sealcoating asphalt pavements, in towns throughout Central Texas, including Austin, San Marcos, Round Rock, and Georgetown. Whether you need an asphalt overlay, asphalt milling, asphalt paving, asphalt repairs, asphalt driveway paving, asphalt crack repairs, parking lot striping, concrete repairs, concrete flatwork, or a comprehensive parking lot maintenance program, we can help. We are known for our honesty, craftsmanship, professionalism, consistency, and dependability, so contact us for a free quote. You can fill out the online form, or you can call 512-920-9155 if you prefer.
