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 long before you can use your driveway after sealing it?

• <div><p>Depending on the product used, you should avoid using your driveway for 48 to 72 hours after sealing it. In general, water-based driveway sealers cure much faster compared to oil-based and solvent-based sealers. Some driveways are even ready in just four to five hours.</p></div>

Q: What are the three main types of asphalt?

• <div><p>The three most common types of asphalt are hot asphalt, MC cold mix, and UPM asphalt. Hot asphalt is used most often for paving and patching roadways while it&rsquo;s hot and workable. MC cold mix asphalt cures more slowly than hot asphalt, but it can be used for temporary patches and repairs in low-traffic areas. UPM is also used cold, but it can be used as a longer-term fix, usable in almost any conditions at almost any temperature.</p></div>

Q: How do you maintain a driveway?

• <div><p>Maintaining a driveway depends on the material your driveway is made of. Concrete and asphalt should be sealed to protect against water and freeze-thaw cycles. Cracks and expansion joints should be filled with a flexible polyurethane caulk or asphalt sealer. Before you apply a sealant to your driveway, consider pressure washing the surface. It will take off any loose sealant and any grime that might have caused a stain. Sealing over dirt and stains will trap it under the sealer.</p><p>If you live in colder climates, consider using sand rather than salt to de-ice. Sand helps melt the snow and ice without speeding up the freezing and unthawing process of your driveway, which helps prevent cracks from forming from the constant fluctuation of temperatures.</p></div>

Q: Why hire a professional for asphalt sealing?

• <div><p>Professionals provide high-quality sealants and applications, extending pavement life and enhancing appearance.</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>

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Reviewed in September 2016
Dillion is the Man. Gave me a general quote over the phone and it was the price he charged for the job. The RV pad/driveway he created for us on my slopped yard is just what we wanted and then some. It is a beefy structure that should last way beyond our needs. He got it done as he said he would...
LaCombe Curb and Concrete
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Reviewed in July 2016
Richie came with a crew on the scheduled day. He and his workers removed parts of the driveway, then repaved the entire driveway. Richie was personally supervising and helping his workers. He was meticulous. The result was quite impressive.
R George's Paving LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
The roof looks FANTASTIC! That has to be the hardest working roofing crew we have ever seen and we watched a whole bunch of crews working last summer on roofs around here. The work was completed in one day. They were also very kind in that I had to leave for a medical appointment and they moved...
Westers Roofing
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Reviewed in April 2014
The owner (Jim Lopez) took the original call himself and came out within an hour to take a look and give an estimate. He was prompt, efficient, explained everything thoroughly and was, as mentioned by another reviewer, extremely polite and respectful, as was his assistant. The only complaint I...
SANTIAGOS ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in March 2014
I arrived home after work to find my yard had been cleaned up alright. It as free of weeds as well as several plants and scrubs that it has taken me ten years to cultivate. Gordon and I did walk through prior and I assumed he was listening. Plants and scrubs that I have worked on for quite a...
All Around The House Cleaning,Handyman&Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2013
They started on time, we're very efficient and professional. The removed the old roof in sections and started installing the new roof while continuing the old roof removal. This minimized the area of roof uncovered. The entire job took 1 and a half days. They leaned up debris as they went along...
Roofing By Premier
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Reviewed in January 2013
My regular snow removal guy had a lot of trouble with his trucks on the day we got a ton of snow dumped on us. I waited at home for him to come and clear my driveway, at least, but after a day and a half he still hadn't shown up or called me. I called him and cancelled his services and went to...
Greg's Lawn Service
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Reviewed in March 2012
My wife and I would recommend Roof Masters of New Mexico, LLC, to everyone who needs a roofer. As stated above, Kyle, the general manager, was a great leader of his team. The team members were themselves polite and very professional. I never imagined roofers being so timely and competent. ...
Roof Masters Of New Mexico LLC
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