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1. Why Sealcoat?
Numerous studies by the Asphalt Institute
demonstrate the measurable benefits of preventive
maintenance. Periodic Cracksealing and Sealcoating can
more than double the life of your pavement.
2. Are all Sealcoat Products the same?
No! While many manufacturers produce “sealcoat”,
the process, standards and compounds used in
the making of sealcoat vary greatly. That is
why BLACK DAWG has chosen the nation’s
premier manufacturer. You can
buy “sealcoat” locally, but it won’t last as long. But
that’s only part of the story. Do you really
want to haul all those heavy pails home,
spill it on your clothes (or worse, the
house) and then try and make it look nice
with a $10 squeegee? Or would you rather
have a professional assess your driveway,
make the necessary and proper crack repairs
and seal it with State-of-the-Art equipment
and standardized procedures? 3. I’ve
got a cheaper quote from another sealcoat company, why
are you more expensive?
Not all sealcoat is created equally and
certainly not all sealcoat companies are
created equally. We are serious about our
products, our service and our reputation in
the community. If price is the only
determining factor, BLACK DAWG may not be
for you. We spend more time preparing the
asphalt surface and cracks for sealing than
the competition. And we’re fussy. BLACK DAWG
employees are paid by the hour, not the job.
They each have specific orders to not cut
corners and to do the job to our exact
standards. With BLACK DAWG you really can
get what you pay for.4. I’ve just
installed a new driveway, should I have it sealed right
away?
No. The pavement
must lose some of its light oils and cure
before you can properly sealcoat. 6 months
to one year is generally enough time to cure
the asphalt to accept sealcoat. But don’t
wait too long, either! Newly installed,
unsealed asphalt can absorb oil, gas and
other chemicals or be damaged by winter
weather before it’s treated. So don't wait
over a year at most. 5. How long will
it last?
With a
new driveway sealed within 6 months to a
year from installation, you could probably
get 2 to 3 years of protection from your
first application. If the driveway is 10
years old and was never sealed, you might
only get 1 year from the first application,
but 2 to 3 years from subsequent sealcoat
applications. Additionally, variables such
as water runoff, salt, sand, snowplowing and
severe temperature swings will play a role
in the longevity of your sealcoat. Anyone
that promises 5, 6 or 7 years or more of
coverage is simply making empty promises
that you’ll have no way of enforcing.
6. Do you offer neighborhood discounts?
Yes. With the high cost of gas and labor, we
can conserve time and money by avoiding
travel time and pass along savings to you
and your neighbors. Call 1-800-998-DAWG for
more information. |
