Oxidization is a natural process caused by the sun’s rays that can dry out bitumen, leaving your driveway brittle and much more susceptible to cracks and damage. If that wasn’t enough, oxidization will also turn your driveway a worn-out grey color that you want to avoid at all costs!

Sealcoating fills in any newly emerging or larger cracks in your asphalt driveway, preventing water from entering these and wreaking havoc from below the surface. This is particularly problematic in winter when water may freeze and expand within those cracks, forcing them to become much larger.

The similar chemical make-up of asphalt and gasoline ultimately means that fuel spillages can soften and weaken your driveway. Sealcoating forms a protective barrier to prevent fuel from binding with the asphalt surface.

One of the greatest features of asphalt is its flexible nature. When vehicles drive over an asphalt driveway, the surface will bend slightly to accommodate the weight without cracking. Unfortunately, pavement that is not regularly sealcoated and has become brittle due to oxidization will not retain this useful property, again leaving the driveway more open to damage.

A great new asphalt driveway is without a doubt an investment, and it only makes sense to keep it well maintained and in the best condition possible. Carrying out essential sealcoating can extend its life indefinitely, leaving you with an undamaged and attractive driveway for potentially decades to come.