Asphalt Sealer

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by peppy

I have convinced myself that it's just cosmetic and save the money.

With the cost of eggs, bacon and beef I understand.....

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas

Wow, that looks great!
Is it really as smooth as it looks in the pics?

It was paved about 10 years ago, 3 years before I bought the place. I had it slurried in 2021 and have stayed on the crack sealing to keep it in good shape from day one. Peppy's take aside if you keep it sealed and don't let water infiltrate the base it will last much longer and is less likely to get alligator cracking over time.

The guy, who is the preeminent paving contractor up here who did this work years ago uses a mix that looks great without much work. A 3/8" aggregate with the bulk of the mix being what is called "fines" (sand) makes it look pretty but is not as structurally sound as a 1/2" mix with more asphalt emulsion would be. It is smooth as it looks because I'm aware of what it takes to keep it that way.

Thanks for the kudos, but I just watched..

[Skytrooper]

I just finished patching and crack sealing mine. My wife surprised me by getting a company to come and do the actual sealing. That will be nice ! I usually do it myself. I think she was trying to keep me from dying out in the heat. My driveway is about 100x20 near the house and 100x10 going towards the road. The last 100 feet to the road is crushed concrete. I can normally squeegee all of it in about 3 hours.

[911 Rod]

Wow!
You've changed my mind on driveway sealing.
Looks like it works a lot better when using a squeegee compared to a paint roller.
I didn't know this method existed.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

Wow!
You've changed my mind on driveway sealing.
Looks like it works a lot better when using a squeegee compared to a paint roller.
I didn't know this method existed.

Without a doubt with the squeegee or a 30" brush like the guy used yesterday is the way to go. The company who did it for me last time used a squeegee, but I liked the brush application better. Left more material for sure, but in my estimation the squeegee was better for the 1st application as it forced material down into the texture of the AC finish.

The improved look is only half of it as it extends the life of the pavement. I was concerned after the 1st job my snowplow would scuff and take its toll on the finish but it held up well.





Posted on another platform about this work and the guy who has done other work for me and quoted the same job for roughly 20 cents more a SF called me last night all salty. He complained I should have told him I got another price and gave him an opportunity to meet it. I told him I did not expect him to drop his price by over a 1/3 and why he did not give me his best price from jump. He was pissed, but I said it saved me at least a grand and beating down his price would have been disrespectful and created unneeded drama.

[juanbenae]