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Originally Posted by berettafan
So i get to looking and sub $20k gets the full array of equipment needed to do this. Already have the truck. The question i have is where do the quality pros source their sealer? Is it some product from an asphalt plant or are they buying drum from places like asphalt king online?
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$20k is nutz. I got a small drive hot-coated for $3-4k i think a few years ago.
That type is the best though and will probably last 5-10 years.
Hot asphalt gets in the pores and bonds to the similar chemicals from the original application.
A few years ago I power washed and used Whitmans (sp) petroleum-based out of Detroit. Still holds up.
An indy pro I spoke with uses the same.
Unfortunately I think my city has now banned the sale of such.
The latex-based with all those fancy polymer terms DO NO WORK.
For the last decade and a half I've tried many brands.
In less than a year or two they chip off and peel.
Then it's back to wasting my time and pw gasoline and cleaning chemicals to re-apply.
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Originally Posted by berettafan
My mother just had hers done and the guy shows up saying 'you gotta write the check out to me personally'. Then the guarantee has fine print and he forgot to bring the contract with him. Instant bad vibes right?
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He might not have a business license/insurance/etc would be my guess.
(Explaining that extra check income is his problem not yours.)
Consider the capitol gains though when it comes time to sell the property.
Anything invested is a write-off from taxable profit: Locks, mulch, plumbing, appliances, etc.
You should keep a receipt folder and offline backups (.doc .excel) (open office is free)
Personally I've been negligent in this and need to go through everything.