When Should A New Asphalt Parking Lot Be Sealed?
How Soon Should A Parking Lot Be Sealed After Installation?
This is a very important question and one of the most commonly asked questions about asphalt parking lot sealcoating. Unfortunately, there are quite a few different answers depending on who you ask.
Sealing an asphalt parking lot too soon after installation can be detrimental to the asphalt. Once it’s installed, asphalt begins the curing process immediately, starting from the outside in. Sealing too soon can actually damage the surface and cause it to become soft. The asphalt will then deteriorate when it’s driven on, exposing the aggregates within the mix.
Most experts agree, asphalt should not be sealed for a minimum of 6 months after installation. Depending on the type of sealer that’s being used, if you do it sooner than 6 months, you’re taking a big risk.
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