What if it rains after I seal my driveway?

• <div><p>Ideally, you should seal your driveway when there won’t be rain for several days, but at a minimum, there can’t be rain for at least 24 hours. If it rains shortly after you seal your driveway, the water can wash away the sealer and render your work useless. You’ll have to wait for your driveway to dry out and try applying again. Note that some sealers—like oil-based sealers or specialty fast-drying sealers—may cure faster. Ask your contractor for information on timing before the install, and if there’s rain in the forecast, postpone the job.</p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain my asphalt driveway?

• <div><p>Regular maintenance will help you avoid costly repairs and early replacement. Clean the driveway surface with a stiff brush and water at least twice yearly, and remove any weeds that try to take root. Additionally, every two to five years, apply a sealcoat&mdash;this protects the driveway against damaging UV rays and keeps it looking like new. </p></div>

Q: What if it rains after I seal my driveway?

• <div><p>Ideally, you should seal your driveway when there won&rsquo;t be rain for several days, but at a minimum, there can&rsquo;t be rain for at least 24 hours. If it rains shortly after you seal your driveway, the water can wash away the sealer and render your work useless. You&rsquo;ll have to wait for your driveway to dry out and try applying again. Note that some sealers&mdash;like oil-based sealers or specialty fast-drying sealers&mdash;may cure faster. Ask your contractor for information on timing before the install, and if there&rsquo;s rain in the forecast, postpone the job.</p></div>

Q: Do asphalt driveways crack?

• <div><p>Like all driveway materials, asphalt can crack in the wrong conditions and with age. Many things can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-concrete-and-asphalt-driveway-cracks.htm">cause asphalt to crack,</a> including shifting soil or settling under the foundation. Other common causes are driving oversized vehicles on the asphalt, tree roots, and using rock salt during the snowy season. Proper installation and sealing the driveway every 10 years can help prevent cracks.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between tar and bitumen?

• <div><p>Though they may look similar, tar and bitumen come from different sources. Bitumen is a petroleum product&mdash;extracted during crude oil refining&mdash;and is mostly made up of hydrocarbons. Tar comes from burning down organic materials like coal or wood. Bitumen is strictly oil-based, while tar is a mix of compounds from natural sources. Both are used as binders in paving; however, bitumen is the standard for today&rsquo;s asphalt. Tar use has mostly faded out of road construction.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to wait 24 hours for caulk to dry?

• <div><p>Yes. If the instructions on the label tell you to wait 24 hours, you should wait for the full amount of time before continuing on with the rest of your project (or showing and bathing if you caulked in your bathroom). If you don&rsquo;t give caulk time to fully dry, it may not cure or adhere correctly. In that case, you&rsquo;ll be replacing that new caulk a lot sooner than you want to. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
Brett was very prompt, organized, and knowledgeable about the entire process. He worked hard and made sure everything we needed was done. He even took the extra step to fix part of the driveway on the property without us having to ask and without charging us. He’s one of the few guys who cares...
Double B Land Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
We hired Mr Sullivan and his crew to do our driveway and a large patio to our home and they did a fantastic job. Not only did they do good work but they were clean and professional and did it in a timely matter at a fair price.
AMS Concrete
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Reviewed in February 2024
We needed to have a soldier course of bricks installed into a channel cut into the driveway. Not a big project. 16 1/2 feet and we had the bricks. We had some outrageous quotes from people who did not even bother to look at the project. Then Troy called; he came to see us and described how he...
Troy's Remodeling & Handyman Services
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Reviewed in March 2023
Not only did he power wash my driveway he also did my house. I got him to come back the following weekend to put flooring down and paint a few rooms in my house. He responds fast when i message him. He is very professional and i can tell he takes pride in his work. I will definitely be calling...
Rustic REINEovations and Restorations
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Reviewed in July 2019
Crew was very professional, conscientious and on time. They did everything that they said they would do, when they said they would do it. I highly recommend Parker Asphalt & Sealcoating.
Parker Home Service LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
Mr. Bartlett show up at my home at the scheduled time agreed upon. He explained in detail exactly what, length of time and materials would be used to complete the project. When the project begun he was there until it was completed, in addition, made sure all supplies were cleaned up after the...
Bartlett Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2012
It was a disaster and it cost me a lot of money for things they did. They busted my pipes outside three or four times and they had to tear up my driveway and repave it to fix what they did. They did not even pay for it; they suggested me to get my insurance company to pay for it. Just for a...
Crossroads Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2011
I had 4 trees that had fallen around my house - huge water oaks that were brought down by a hurricane and later a wind storm. I was given an estimate and the date they could come. Most of the tree's branches had been cut off by my family. The trunks, which were 3 1/2 - 5 feet in diameter, were...
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