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Seal coating additives are used to enhance the properties of the basic sealant formulation. Different additives offer different benefits, so depending on the job-related specifics, your contractor might use a single additive or a combination of additives. Some of the benefits of using additives are listed below.

What Is The Benefit Of Additives In Asphalt Sealer- What Does It Mean?

• Better distribution and retention of sand in the mix: Sealcoating contains silica sand, which (among other benefits) helps to improve traction and make the pavement less slippery. Sand has a tendency to try to “fall out” of a solution and settle at the lowest level. Furthermore, the pressures exerted by traffic can lead to additional displacement of sand. Additives can help keep the sand suspended during application to ensure an even distribution pattern as well as help keep sand “locked in” after the sealcoating cures.
• Accelerated curing time: Sealcoating must be allowed to cure before parking lot striping or an additional coat can be applied. This can be an issue during cold weather, on shaded areas or when work is done overnight. It can also be a problem for certain businesses, such as shopping malls, that need the area reopened to customers in the shortest possible time. Additives can shorten the curing time substantially. It may be possible to reopen the area within just a few hours, and contractors may be able to continue work in as little as 30 minutes or so.
• Enhanced performance: Certain additives can help your sealcoating last longer and/or enhance the appearance of your pavement. There are additives that will yield a darker appearance, make sealant more resistant to chemical spills or provide additional protection against marks caused by power steering, sharp turns or hard braking.

Asphalt professionals evaluate the weather conditions, the customer’s most pressing needs and the use to which the pavement will be subjected to decide which additives are most beneficial. Some of the issues that will go into the decision include:

• Time in which all work must be performed and the area reopened.
• The time of day during which the work will be done.
• Ambient and ground temperatures.
• Amount of the area that receives shade.
• Relative humidity at time of application
• The compatibility of certain additives with specific brands of sealants

Founded in 1983, Asphalt Pavement Solutions has established itself as a leading provider parking lot maintenance and repair services. We offer an extensive range of services to customers throughout Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Whether you need parking lot sealcoating applied, traffic signs installed or asphalt repair, our crews have the training, experience and skills to furnish you with quality results at competitive rates. You can use our online form to request a free quote. If you prefer, you can call us at 1.856.461.1710 or toll-free at 1.800.559.SEAL.

When a parking lot needs to be paved or sealcoated, contractors must close the area for a time while the work is being performed and for a certain period afterwards. Every job is unique, and every business can have different requirements. The following information, however, lists what you can expect when a business parking lot must be closed for paving or sealcoating.

Closing My Business Parking Lot For Sealcoating  – How Does This Work?

• Sealcoating must have time to dry thoroughly before the area is reopened to traffic. Pedestrians can be allowed on the sealcoated area within a few hours, but vehicular traffic should not be allowed until the following day.
• Pavement takes longer to cure than sealcoating. Expect to have the new pavement closed to both vehicles and pedestrians until the next day.
• On asphalt paving jobs, expect to have heavy equipment, such as asphalt trucks and rollers, operating in and around the work area. Therefore, the vicinity will likely be noisy.
• If you have an automatic sprinkler system that drains onto the asphalt, you will need to turn it off during the work and until the sealant or pavement has cured sufficiently to be reopened to traffic.
• If any portion of the work area is behind a fence with a locked gate, you will need to make arrangements for someone to be on hand to give the contractor’s crew access to the area.

Asphalt contractors know that businesses need their parking lots to be operational as quickly as possible. There are a number of things that your contractor might be able to do to minimize the disruption for you and your customers.

• Ask your contractor if it would be possible to have the work done during off-peak times, such as late at night or on days when your business is closed.
• If you have a large lot, your contractor may be able to divide it into sections, completing the work on one section before closing the next section.
• If you are having your parking lot sealcoated, ask your contractor if it would be possible to include additional latex modifiers to speed the drying time.

At Asphalt Pavement Solutions, our crews are always willing to accommodate our customers in any possible manner, whether it means working on a holiday or performing a job “piecemeal.” We have more than 30 years of industry experience, providing quality results to customers throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. Whether you need potholes repaired, your parking lot maintenance, new pavement, asphalt sealcoating or asphalt crack repair, our crews have the expertise to do the job right. Request your free quote by submitting our online form, or call 1-800-559-SEAL or 1-856-461-1710 to speak with one of our representatives.

A property’s curb appeal is how attractive the exterior looks when people approach it or drive by it. The term is often used in conjunction with residential properties, but retail businesses need curb appeal as well. An attractive, well-maintained parking lot is a major part of creating the curb appeal that can do so much to enhance the impression that customers have of a retail business.

How Sealcoating Can Enhance Curb Appeal – Here is Why!

When customers see a parking lot with faded asphalt, worn pavement markings, potholes and cracks, they have a tendency to think that the interior of the store will also be in poor repair. In turn, they may consider the goods sold to be inferior, or they may be extremely critical of the merchandise, staff or management. They may also be more likely to drive on and visit a competitor’s store.

In today’s competitive economy, retailers cannot afford to be “penny wise and pound foolish” when it comes to maintaining their parking lots. A parking lot represents a significant investment in a capital asset, but some retailers fail to realize that without proper maintenance, they will need to repave it long before its full life has been achieved. The good news is that the very things that need to be done to protect an asphalt parking lot are the same things that will enhance its curb appeal.

• Asphalt sealcoating is one of the best ways to protect asphalt pavement as well as to make it more attractive. Sealants give the pavement a darker, smoother appearance while protecting the asphalt from the harmful effects of automotive fluids and other chemicals.
• Having small cracks filled as soon as they appear can prevent larger, uglier cracks from forming. It also prevents water from seeping beneath the pavement and eroding the foundation, which can result in extensive damage that can be costly to repair.
• Pavement markings make parking lots safer for drivers as well as pedestrians. Fresh line striping helps drivers determine the precise definition of each parking space. Pavement markings (such as traffic arrows) help drivers navigate the lot safely, while clearly defined crosswalks make the area safer for pedestrians.

At Asphalt Pavement Solutions, we have been helping our customers protect and beautify their asphalt pavement since 1983. We are a full-service asphalt pavement provider serving customers throughout the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. From new asphalt pavement to infrared pothole repair, our experienced crews provide quality work at reasonable rates. If you would like to discuss a maintenance program to enhance the curb appeal of your business— or any other, asphalt need — give us a call at (856)461-1710 or toll-free at (800)559-SEAL. You can also use our online form to request your free quote.

Asphalt is a very durable pavement, offering both strength and flexibility. However, asphalt pavement needs occasional help to keep it looking its best and to ensure that it does not suffer from a premature demise. Sealcoating, Mt Laurel, NJ, and regular inspections can spot potential problems, and timely repairs and a protective sealant can help prevent minor issues from turning into severe damages.

Sealcoating, Mt Laurel, NJ – APM Has 30 Years Of Experience

The most significant threat to parking lots in Mt Laurel, is the weather. Statistically, the average low temperature is below freezing for three months out of the year, and the city averages more than 15 inches of snow annually.  It’s easy to see why property owners frequently need asphalt repair services in Mt Laurel.

Properly maintained asphalt surfaces last much longer than those that are neglected. Asphalt requires a stable foundation to retain its resiliency and strength. When cracks are left unrepaired, melting snow or rain can find its way beneath the surface. It can erode the foundation to the point that the base can no longer support the weight of the asphalt. This can cause additional cracks or potholes, and before long, the asphalt can be too damaged to save, especially if the trapped water freezes.

Asphalt Pavement Solutions is a business with more than 30 years of industry experience. Our professional crews provide asphalt maintenance and repairs, sealcoating and parking lot striping in Mt Laurel, as well as cities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We are “parking lot experts” who provide our services to a number of major retail chains, government agencies and property managers. You can reach us at 1.856.461.1710, 1.856.544.3990 or toll-free at 1.800.559.SEAL

To discuss your asphalt needs, or you can send us your information by submitting our online form. We would be pleased to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote.

Pavement Maintenance services we offer include:

Asphalt Sealcoating – Sealcoating protects asphalt pavement by locking out water and the sun’s harmful UV rays that dry out asphalt. A quality sealant also locks in the flexibility inherent in liquid asphalt that binds pavement together. Learn more about asphalt sealcoating in Mt Laurel, NJ!

Asphalt Crack Repair – Crack Repair is the most critical of all asphalt maintenance techniques. As pavement ages and begins to lose its flexibility, the expansion and contraction of asphalt due to the changing of the seasons causes it to crack. Asphalt crack sealing keeps moisture out of those cracks and protects the underlying structure of the pavement.  Learn more about crack repair in Mt Laurel!

Asphalt Repair – Later in the service life of any asphalt pavement repairs will be inevitable. As the base layer begin to shift, potholes and a wide range of other defects come to light. Parker can repair small or major defects to help extend the pavement life before having to re-pave. Learn more about asphalt repair in Mt Laurel, NJ!

APS is Mt Laurel’s pavement maintenance experts. Our 30+ years of experience has proven our ability to offer superior results and customer care every time. Contact us for free no-obligation consult with our team at 1.856.461.1710.

The history of Voorhees is quite extensive and interesting. Voorhees is 11.6 square miles and was named in honor of Foster McGowan Voorhees, the governor of New Jersey who granted the petition for Voorhees to become a separate township on March 3, 1899. “Voor” is a Dutch prefix for “in front of.” “Hees” was a village near Ruinen, Drenthe, Holland. Although Asphalt Pavement Solutions was not around at the time to provide quality asphalt maintenance services, we have been taking care of asphalt surfaces for more than 30 years. We currently provide routine maintenance, asphalt repairs, parking lot striping, Sealcoating, Voorhees, NJ, and many locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Sealcoating, Voorhees, NJ – APS Specialized In Asphalt Maintenace

Asphalt is a remarkable pavement material. It is durable, strong, environmentally friendly and economical. Given proper care, asphalt pavement in Voorhees or any other town can last for many decades. However, neglect can cut the pavement’s useful life by half or more.

The stability of the foundation that supports the pavement is critical to the asphalt’s ability to retain its flexibility and withstand the loads placed on it. If potholes and cracks are neglected, water can penetrate to the foundation and destabilize it. Lacking the support it needs, the pavement can suffer severe cracking and deteriorate so badly that the entire surface may need to be replaced.

Asphalt Pavement Solutions encourages all property owners to have damaged asphalt professionally repaired as soon as the damages are noted. We provide a full range of asphalt services, including crack filling, sealcoating and parking lot striping, to customers in Voorhees, NJ. To obtain your free quote, you can send us your information via our online form, or call 1.856.461.1710, 1.856.544.3990 or toll-free at 1.800.559.SEAL.

OUR PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Asphalt Pavement Solutions also offers long-term parking lot maintenance planning and execution for you business. Our services include:

Asphalt Seal Coating – Protect and extend the life of your pavement investment with high quality seal coating. Sealing your pavement within the first year of installation, and regularly thereafter, can greatly extend — even double — its service life.  Find out more about our Sealcoating, Voorhees, NJ!

Asphalt Crack Sealing – As asphalt ages and loses its flexibility cracks begin to form on the surface. If managed with ongoing maintenance these cracks can be filled to keep the water out. If left untreated, water will penetrate the cracks and destroy your asphalt investment. Learn more about our Voorhess, NJ asphalt crack sealing services!

Asphalt Repair – As asphalt ages it forms defects that must be addressed. Even when they are minor, these problems can quickly deteriorate and greatly shorten the life of your pavement.  Learn more about asphalt repair in Voorhess!

Trust APS with your asphalt maintenance in Voorhees, NJ. We can also offer a complete pavement maintenance program including asphalt crack repair, asphalt sealcoating and asphalt repair to extend – and even double – the life of your pavement.  Call 1.856.461.1710 for a call today!

Lincoln Financial Field, affectionately known to locals as “The Linc,” seats almost 70,000 spectators — which means the stadium must provide parking facilities on a massive scale. The Linc is home field for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Temple University Owls. It is also the site of a variety of special events, ranging from concerts to the annual Army-Navy game. Finding “idle time” to have the parking lots sealcoated can be a challenge.

Recently, Asphalt Pavement Solutions was contracted to repair and sealcoat two parking lots at The Linc. The job involved filling 6,000 linear feet of cracks, sealcoating 135,000 square feet of pavement and marking 370 stalls. Furthermore, timing was crucial — there were only a few days during which the work could be performed before the lots had to be opened to traffic.

According to John Verzi, owner of Asphalt Pavement Solutions, the short window of opportunity and the weather combined to add a bit of a challenge. “It was on the chilly side, and some days had high winds.” Due to both the scope of the job and the less-than-favorable weather, the job was estimated to take six or seven days from start to finish. The highly trained team members at APS, however, rose to the challenge and delivered a quality job in only four days. The Linc was back in business, the parking lots look great and their “health” has been protected against whatever the Philly weather decides to attack them with.

Providing superior work — on time and within budget — is nothing new for the professionals at Asphalt Pavement Solutions. They have been doing just that for more than 30 years. APS provides a full range of asphalt services, including sealcoating, parking lot striping, asphalt repair and paving. Customers throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey rely on APS for all of their parking lot needs, from traffic signs to car stops. If you would like a free quote, you can use our online form to send us your information. If you prefer to call, our toll-free number is 1-800-559-SEAL, or you can reach us at (856) 544-3990 or (856) 461-1710. We look forward to discussing your next project with you.

Oil stains are eyesores that detract from the appearance of your asphalt surface. However, what many people do not realize is that the chemicals in oil are harmful to asphalt. Left untreated, oil stains can cause potholes or cracks in the asphalt. Cleaning oil stains is an important part of asphalt maintenance that can extend the life of the surface.

How Do You Handle Oil Stains On Asphalt – Ideas?

Professionals can use methods and chemicals that are not widely available to the public. Therefore, the following instructions make use of only the types of equipment and cleansers that anyone can purchase and use.

Choose a Cleanser

It is imperative that you avoid cleansers containing solvents as they will damage asphalt. You can purchase a cleanser from a company that provides asphalt installation, repair or maintenance services. You can also choose a product such as Simple Green that is widely available and environmentally friendly. You can also use liquid dishwashing soap — the kind used for washing dishes in the sink, not in the dishwasher.

Mix a Solution

Fill a pail of the appropriate size with warm water. Add cleanser and stir well; you want a soapy solution, so there is no need to skimp on the cleanser.

Apply the Solution

Cover the stain liberally with the cleaning solution. Give it a few minutes to work on the stain. If the solution dries before you return, add more soapy water and then proceed.

Scrub the Stain

You should not use a wire-bristled brush, but choose a good quality scrub brush. The ones designed for floors are often ideal. You want a brush with stiff bristles and an ergonomic grip to make the task easier. Scrub the stain with the brush. Stop scrubbing if the brush is loosening gravel or pieces of the asphalt; this means that the asphalt has been compromised, and you may need to replace the area.

Rinse, Repeat, Rinse

Be sure to rinse the area with clear water to remove the cleanser completely. You must rinse the area even if you have stopped due to damaged asphalt. If you are not satisfied with the results, you can apply more soapy water, let it sit, scrub the stain and then rinse again.

Check for Damages

Let the scrubbed area dry. Check the area to make sure the asphalt has not been damaged. If the area has softened, call an asphalt professional before you apply a sealant. Soft asphalt equals damaged asphalt, so you will need to have it repaired or replaced.

Sealcoat the Asphalt

Sealcoating is your first line of defense against damages caused by oil and other chemicals. Once existing stains have been cleaned, you can apply a sealant to protect the asphalt in the future.

For Professional Assistance

Asphalt Pavement Solutions has more than 30 years of industry experience. We offer a full range of asphalt paving, pot hole repair and maintenance services, including asphalt sealcoating, crack repair, concrete repair and pavement marking. You can request a free quote by using the form on our website, or you can reach us by phone at (800) 559-SEAL, (856) 461-1710 or (856) 544-3990. We serve customers throughout Pennsylvania and the Camden area!

If you looking for an expert Paving Contractor-Call Asphalt Pavement Solutions!

As most within the industry already know, coal tar is eminently safe for use in a wide variety of construction projects. All airborne contaminants given off by coal tar products are well within the acceptable limits. OSHA, in fact, has given the all-clear to companies that use this material for sealcoating projects. Most of the health risks have been linked to unrefined tar, which is not used in pavement projects. The refined coal tar products that are in use in the asphalt industry have been specifically manufactured for sealcoating asphalt pavements. Workers and clients can rest assured that they will not be putting themselves at risk whenever a routine sealcoating job is undertaken on a degraded asphalt surface.

Coal Tar in Sealcoating

Because coal tar has been shown to be perfectly safe, it brings a number of benefits to sealcoating jobs. When applied as a sealant, it adds a rich black coating on top of the pavement. The material is also fuel and oil resistant, which means gasoline that is leaked onto the asphalt will not penetrate to the base of the pavement and cause structural damage. Coal tar sealer is safe for use in both residential and commercial projects. It works well on parking lots, driveways and access roads. No adverse health effects are likely to be noted.

About Asphalt Pavement Solutions

Asphalt Pavement Solutions offers a wide array of pavement services. Craftsmen can help with asphalt sealcoating, crack repair, asphalt repair, traffic sign installation, line striping, pavement marking and concrete repair. The contractor will design a viable project plan that can be followed through to completion. Prospective customers can fill out the online quote form or give us a call for further assistance at 1.800.559.SEAL.

We are the experts in asphalt sealcoating throughout Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware!

Scuffmarks on newly sealed asphalt are virtually inevitable. They are temporary, typically appearing within the first 30 days. Within two or three months, it will be next to impossible to find them on the sealcoating. Having some tire scuffing on a freshly sealed surface is not bad. It is proof that the sealant is flexible enough to protect the asphalt as it should.

Because many property owners choose to have their parking lots sealed for aesthetic reasons, it is understandable that they express concern over the scuffs. Understanding what causes scuffing can reduce anxiety over the appearance of the marks and aid in the prevention of severe scuffing.

Sealcoating needs sufficient time to cure before the area is opened to traffic. The longer that property owners can keep the area closed, the fewer the scuffs. This can also reduce the severity of any scuffs that cannot be avoided.

The most important factor contributing to tire scuffing is how drivers operate their vehicles on the newly sealed surface and the types of vehicles using the pavement. Sharp turns or turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary are major causes of scuffing. Heavy vehicles and even lighter, long wheelbase types with power steering, such as SUVs, are among the leading causes of tire scuffs.

Certain tire styles are more likely to cause scuffmarks than others. Steel-belted radials generally cause more scuffs than traditional bias-ply types. Off-road styles usually have tread patterns that can leave significant scuffs. Patterns with coarse cleats and broad gaps between the treads allow the tires to grip pavement better, meaning they are also tend to scuff newly sealed asphalt.

Like asphalt, sealcoating needs to go through the seasons to achieve maximum strength. Once it has passed through both cold and hot weather, it becomes much more resistant to scuffing. Therefore, although there is little that can be done to prevent scuffing immediately after sealcoating has been applied, the early scuffs should disappear and new ones should be rare once the sealant has aged.

Asphalt Pavement Solutions has been providing quality asphalt services to customers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware since 1983. Whatever your asphalt needs might be, our highly trained technicians have the expertise to deliver quality work at a competitive price. If you would like to receive a free quote, or if you need more information about the many services we offer, please contact us today at 1.800.559.Seal (7325).

Learn more about our asphalt sealcoating in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware area!