Pavement Sealer Questions

1) Why should I have my pavement sealcoated?
Besides making your pavement look brand new again, pavement sealer protects asphalt pavements from the destructive elements of weather, gas, oil, antifreeze, and many other chemicals that could damage the paved surface.

2) The company that paved my driveway told me not to get it sealed. Why is that?
Some pavers do not understand the benefits of sealcoating, as they are not in that business. They are in the asphalt installation business. It is also to their benefit that your driveway deteriorates so that they may come back and pave it again in the near future.

3) Why not seal the driveway myself?
Pavestar has been sealing driveways for many years. The average home owner does not do enough driveways in his lifetime to become proficient at it. The specific application rate is easier achieved by spraying as opposed to rolling.  You will have a cleaner, more even looking driveway and more time to relax!

4) How often should pavement be sealcoated?
Asphalt pavements should be sealcoated every one to two years.

5) Are store bought brands of pavement sealer of the same quality that you offer?
No...All brands of pavement sealer are definitely not equal!  Pavestar's sealcoating is vastly superior to the materials available at home improvement stores. The sealer we use is commercial grade and offers greater protection.

6) How do you apply your pavement sealer?
Pavement sealer is applied by spraying. Edger boards are used to block any over spray from getting on your garage door, walkways and curbs...even down your grass edges! Our customers tell us we are the neatest in the business!

7) Can pavement sealer be applied to concrete?
No...Pavement sealer will not permanently adhere to concrete or cement surfaces.

8) How many coatings of pavement sealer should be applied?
One coat is all you need, applied at intervals of one or two years.

9) Will the pavement sealer cover oil stains?
Pavement sealer will not adhere to oil stains unless the stain is first treated with an oil spot primer. We always include treating oil stains on the pavement surface before applying pavement sealer.

10) What causes scuffmarks in the new coating of pavement sealer?
Scuffing of the newly sealcoated surface may occur on very hot days. Scuffing is normal and temporary; usually occurring within the first month after the sealcoating has been applied. The best way to minimize scuffing is to prevent sharp turns when driving a vehicle on the surface.

11) How soon can new pavement be sealcoated?
Newly paved asphalt surfaces should not be sealcoated until they have had sufficient time to cure. Curing allows the excess oils that are always present in new asphalt pavements to diminish through a process called oxidation. We at Pavestar usually recommend that a new asphalt pavement be allowed to go through one winter season before sealcoating. This ensures that the surface will be properly cured when pavement sealer is applied.

12) What can i expect if i have Pavestar seal coat my driveway or parking lot?
You can count on the owner being on the job. You can be assured of the best possible job with the highest quality materials using state-of-the art equipment and methods. We are looking for long term relationships with our customers, not short term financial gain. Pavestar is not a here today, gone tomorrow outfit!