Midwest Sealcoat

General InfoMidwest Sealcoat has received the Quality Contractor Award 2008 from Sealmaster Chicago. Asphalt Resurfacing Resurfacing is a common solution for asphalt in disrepair. Resurfacing consists of installing a new layer of asphalt over existing asphalt. Although specifications and requirements may differ, standard resurfacing ranges between 1.5 in? 2 in. Where curbing, sidewalks or other grading constraints must be maintained, existing asphalt may be milled down to accommodate the new surface, ensuring a flush and consistent surface. Cold Patching - Temporary Repair Occasionally minor potholes and sinkholes can be filled with a high-grade cold patch material. The affected area is simply filled with the cold patch material and compacted flush to the surrounding asphalt. Cold patching is a less expensive repair that is recommended only when circumstances permit. Asphalt Patching Resurfacing is a common solution for asphalt in disrepair. Resurfacing consists of installing a new layer of asphalt over existing asphalt. Although specifications and requirements may differ, standard resurfacing ranges between 1.5 in ? 2 in. Where curbing, sidewalks or other grading constraints must be maintained, existing asphalt may be milled down to accommodate the new surface, ensuring a flush and consistent surface. Asphalt Removal and Replacement (R&R) R&R is recommended when the vast majority of asphalt in question is in disrepair. Much like patching, R&R requires the complete removal of any damaged asphalt and aggregate. The process of asphalt construction is then required. Asphalt construction consists of 1) Excavating/grading to achieve proper drainage and grade 2) Install aggregate and compact to appropriate depth 3) Install binder/asphalt combination according to customer specifications and requirements. Surface Preparation Ensuring a clean and debris-free asphalt surface is just as critical as applying the seal coat material itself. The asphalt is initially cleaned with power brooms, steel brooms, and blowers as needed. Larger cracks are then cleaned-out with a crack jet or hot air lance. Fuel and oil stains are primed with an emulsion sealer admixture. Crack Sealing Crack sealing may arguably be the most important process in asphalt maintenance. Sealing cracks in a timely manner can increase the life of your asphalt 10-15 years before extensive repair is needed. Cracks less than 1/4" wide should not be filled with crack sealer as the narrow width won't permit the filler material to adhere within the gap. Some cracks may have to be mechanically routed-out to 1/2" wide X 1/2" deep so filler will settle and adhere deep into the asphalt. Prior to sealing, all cracks will be blown free of debris. Sealer will then be hot poured into all the cracks and leveled to approximately 1/8" X 3" wide. Hot pour crack filling is recommended primarily for commercial asphalt maintenance. Sealer Application Sealer, s,Midwest Sealcoat has received the Quality Contractor Award 2008 from Sealmaster Chicago. Asphalt Resurfacing Resurfacing is a common solution for asphalt in disrepair. Resurfacing consists of installing a new layer of asphalt over existing asphalt. Although specifications and requirements may differ, standard resurfacing ranges between 1.5 in? 2 in. Where curbing, sidewalks or other grading constraints must be maintained, existing asphalt may be milled down to accommodate the new surface, ensuring a flush and consistent surface. Cold Patching - Temporary Repair Occasionally minor potholes and sinkholes can be filled with a high-grade cold patch material. The affected area is simply filled with the cold patch material and compacted flush to the surrounding asphalt. Cold patching is a less expensive repair that is recommended only when circumstances permit. Asphalt Patching Resurfacing is a common solution for asphalt in disrepair. Resurfacin