Should I seal fresh asphalt?

• <div><p>We don’t recommend sealing brand-new asphalt; instead, wait for at least three months so that the asphalt has some time to cure. If it’s applied too soon, the seal coat can trap oils and chemicals in the asphalt, preventing it from fully curing and leading to a weaker surface that’s susceptible to damage. </p></div>

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Q: How often should an asphalt driveway be seal coated? At what cost?

• <div><p>To maintain your asphalt driveway, add a new coat of sealant every <b>three to five years</b>. Pricing varies, but you will pay about $0.08 to $0.50 per square foot from start to finish. You can also choose to add a fill-and-seal layer that includes a layer of aggregate to fortify a damaged top layer of asphalt.</p></div>

Q: Should I seal fresh asphalt?

• <div><p>We don&rsquo;t recommend sealing brand-new asphalt; instead, wait for at least three months so that the asphalt has some time to cure. If it&rsquo;s applied too soon, the seal coat can trap oils and chemicals in the asphalt, preventing it from fully curing and leading to a weaker surface that&rsquo;s susceptible to damage. </p></div>

Q: Are there downsides to sealing a driveway?

• <div><p>There are more pros than cons, but there are a few disadvantages to sealing your driveway to be aware of. Sealant can make the surface slippery, which can be a hazard, especially when the driveway gets wet. Look for sealants with abrasive additives to help counteract this. You&rsquo;ll also need to remember to reapply your sealant every two years and budget for the expense that comes with it.</p></div>

Q: How many types of asphalt are there?

• <div><p>Instead of a set number of types, asphalt comes in variations designed for different needs. Some are categorized by temperature&mdash;hot mix, warm mix, and cold mix. Others are sorted by composition, like dense-graded, gap-graded (such as Stone Matrix Asphalt), porous, and mastic asphalt. There are also modified versions with added compounds like polymers, rubber, or emulsions. Instead of focusing on a number, it may be more useful to understand how contractors customize asphalt for durability, climate, and traffic conditions.</p></div>

Q: Are blacktop and asphalt the same thing?

• <div><p>Asphalt is not the same thing as blacktop. Blacktop is a type of asphalt, but contains less bitumen, making it less durable than asphalt. Asphalt is a better option for major highways, streets, and driveways, while blacktop is more suitable to playgrounds. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
This company installed a fence for our next door neighbor. During the install, we observed the company, via our exterior cameras, using our property for a work area despite the fact we did not authorize them on our property. They piled materials on our driveway and left dirt and concrete...
The Fence Company
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Reviewed in August 2024
We have an irregular schedule and they worked perfectly around it. They did our driveway and house siding. Both looked brand new! Very courteous.
Greasebusters
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Reviewed in July 2024
They did a great job on leveling and putting down rock in my driveway. I would definitely recommend this company.
Hunt Brothers Mulching & Grading
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Reviewed in August 2023
Great communication from start to finish. Very happy with our driveway. Highly recommend.
CFCS
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Reviewed in March 2022
They showed up on scheduled time. Did a fantastic job on the back yard. I had a side fence installed to border my driveway, it was not straight and they came back and moved the wrong section of fence. His son said that he would have to dig up the whole fence to move it where it should be....it...
Scotts Fence & Ironworks
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Reviewed in June 2019
The move was a great experience overall. The two-man crew showed up on time and were friendly and professional. They quickly moved things out and were even courteous to the cable installer that had showed up at the apartment I was moving to by moving the truck so he had access to the driveway....
Bright Eyed Moving
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Reviewed in September 2013
They quickly were able to come to our house to discuss the plan after I called them. They made recommendations and suggested a course of action that would be in the best interest for the trees and for us. Before the limbs were cut, one could barley see the house. Also when it rained the limbs...
A Notch Above Tree & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2013
They are the most wonderful and caring people. They will do anything I need. They also take care of trimming the hedges. During the weekly mowing they edge the sidewalk, driveway and patio. They do a great clean up job.
FOUR SEASONS LAWN CARE
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Reviewed in January 2013
This is an excellent company. They came out to do a free estimate that was much better than we expected. They scheduled the job for 3 days later. They showed up on time, took all the trees down with only minor damage to the grass and missed all our fruit trees, berry bushes, shrubs and fences...
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