How We Do It:
The sealcoating process explained
Major Crack Repair
Minor Crack Reparir
Fix Mix Patching
Sealcoating
Line Striping
Major Crack Repair
If your asphalt has 500+ feet of cracks, we will likely opt to use our commercial pump machine to complete the crack sealing project. This machine heats the rubber in a double jacketed tank to 450° and we use a wand to inject the sealant into each crack.
1. First we prepare the surface with a thorough cleaning
2. Once the machine is heated we begin application
3. If the temperature is above 75 degrees Fahrenheit we throw black sandblasting sand on the rubber to take away any tacky finish
4. We finish the crack filling job by blowing any sand off the lot and opening to the public
Minor Crack Reparir
On asphalt with 500 or fewer feet of cracks, we use our compact MA-10 machine.
1. First we prepare the surface, making sure it is clean and dry.
2. We heat a machine called an MA10 Melter Applicator to 300-400 degrees to melt the rubber, a substance called Crafco Crack Sealant.
3. The next step is application: we pour the melted rubber into the crack until a good seal is attained.
4. Finally, we throw black sandblasting sand on top to help the driveway sealer to stick to the rubber and to keep car tires from sticking to it.
Fix Mix Patching
Fix Mix compound is used to fill in large holes or dents in the pavement surface. Fix Mix is the most dependable cold patch available. With its mortar and rubber polymer base it has been known to outlast asphalt.
1. Before Fix Mix application we thoroughly clean the surface.
2. For certain cold-patches, we use hot rubber to improve the durability of the patch.
3. We pour the highest quality cold-patch, QPR, into the depression.
4. We carefully grade the QPR to match the level of the asphalt.
5. Our legally hired employee pounds the QPR until it becomes a firm and level surface.
6. We pour high-quality crack filler around the perimeter of the patch to further blend the patch with the pavement and improve the patch’s longevity.
7. The next step is to cover the patch with black sandblasting sand which helps the patch absorb the sealer.
8. Finally, the surface is seal-coated along with the rest of the driveway.
Sealcoating
Sealcoating is the final step for residential jobs, and the second to last for commercial projects. In this step we cover the pavement and any patches with high quality sealant in order to beautify and protect it.
1. First we prepare the surface for the sealcoat, blowing off any dirt or sand and making sure that the asphalt is completely dry.
2. We use a primer, MINCO Oil Sealer, to cover any oil spots on the driveway and prevent them from bleeding through the sealer.
3. To avoid getting sealer on things like your lawn or your house or walkway, we edge the driveway by hand, using a brush to make sure the sealer covers right to the edge of the driveway and no farther.
4.Using a spray tip, we systematically cover the driveway with durable pavement sealer.
5. As a finishing touch, we mask the edge of the driveway with tape and brush on the final sealer. You end up with a clean, straight edge between your driveway and the road.
6. The sealcoating is now done. All that remains is to gather up our equipment and supplies, run a line of caution tape across the driveway to block it off, and to leave yet another satisfied customer to admire his driveway.
Line Striping
1. Loose debris is removed from surface.
2. If line stripes do not show through the sealer, or if a new parking layout is requested, then the lot will be re-snapped using chalk lines.
3. Paint is applied with an airless sprayer.
4. Stencils are used for special traffic markings.
5. On warm days, paint will be dry and ready for traffic within 20 minutes.
