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: Can I seal asphalt myself?

• <div><p>DIY sealants exist, but professional application ensures uniform coverage and long-term durability.</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>

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: Can professionals repair cracks before sealing?

• <div><p>Yes, they fill all cracks and potholes to ensure a smooth, durable finish that protects the underlying asphalt.</p></div>

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The concrete driveway project went so well that I hired him to do some concrete work on my commercial site. His attitude and personality was a plus.
BRUNER'S CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in July 2019
Rob took his time and house and driveway was. lean beyond my expectations. Very polite and nice.
Squeaky Clean Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2017
I had a great experience with Bullies. I connected with them through HomeAdvisor.com on Wednesday morning. They came to my house about 2 hours later and gave me a competitive quote that we agreed to. The job was to trim 12 palm trees and remove one palm, about 25 to 30 feet tall. They called...
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Reviewed in June 2016
Mottern Masonry installed a concrete sidewalk in the front of our home. This sidewalk connected the driveway to the two front porches. It looks great! The two porches were installed by Mottern a couple of years ago, and they are Pennsylvania Blue Flagstone surfaces with natural stone sides. They...
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I walked in kick booty motor sports, told the salesperson I wanted a plaque with the inscription " IN LOVING MEMORY.......", black with gold letters. I told him I was making a park bench for my wife. At which point, he measured the piece of wood that I had brought in. The amount was 16.06, a...
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I emailed the company and received a call back that a salesperson would call within 48 hours. I thought that was pretty long time for a call back. I called the company the next day, hoping to talk to the salesperson but was told that I was assigned a salesperson and that he would call in a day....
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Reviewed in April 2005
GREAT JOB! BILL WAS ALWAYS ON SITE, AND HE INTENTIONALLY KEEPS HIS COMPANY SMALL SO THAT HE CAN MANAGE/OVERSEE ALL WORK. PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL, THOROUGH, AND VERY HELPFUL WITH OTHER ISSUES (DRAINAGE, DRIVEWAY RE-PAVING, ETC.) BILL WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH!
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