Sealcoating

If you are looking for ways to maximize the return on your investment in asphalt pavement, sealcoating should be at the top of your list. Assuming that you do not allow overweight traffic on your pavement and that you have cracks filled promptly, your asphalt pavement could last up to twice as long if you simply have fresh sealcoating applied periodically. The intervals between sealcoating will depend on the use that your pavement receives and its overall condition, but every two to three years is typically about right for most properties. However, you should keep in mind that there are certain times of the year during which sealcoating cannot be applied.

Is There a Perfect Time for Sealcoating?
Sealcoating manufacturers recommend the ideal
Sealant manufacturers define ideal conditions as sunny days with humidity levels below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, temperatures above 50 degrees for the first 24 hours, a wind speed of at least 3 mph and temperatures below approximately 70 degrees.

When Is the Best Time for Sealcoating in the Cape Cod Area?
Since there is not likely to ever be a "perfect" time for sealcoating in this area, it is only possible to state the "best" times of the year. However, weather patterns are unpredictable and can vary widely between years. Historically, the weather is cooperative from the last few days of May through the end of September. Early in May, overnight lows may fall below the minimum temperature, and although there may be days during October that are conducive to sealcoating, there are usually many more days on which sealcoating may not be a good idea.

These months are also the ones with the lowest rates of precipitation. If rain falls before sealcoating has had time to dry, the job can be ruined. Furthermore, on cloudy days, drying times will be extended, so it is best to apply sealcoating on a bright, sunny, warm