Hercules Sealcoat Manufacturing (Star-Seal) Inc.

Understanding How Asphalt Works and How It Can Save Money

Research has demonstrated that properly applied (and properly timed) sealcoat can save the owner of a property $100,000 or more — over the life of a hot mix asphalt pavement. But what does seal-coat actually do that results in this substantial savings? To understand how sealcoating works, it is necessary to understand the nature of the asphalt pavement itself. Because of its excellent waterproofing, flexibility, and adhesive properties to bind and hold the aggregates in the pavement, asphalt ... READ MORE Posted January 03, 2011 at 12:45 PM