Protect and extend the life of your asphalt surfaces across San Jose with our professional sealcoating applications.
Get Your Free EstimateAsphalt Sealcoating is when we put a protective liquid layer over your existing asphalt pavement. This layer is usually a refined coal tar or an asphalt emulsion. This service includes a full cleaning of the surface, filling in cracks, and then putting on one or two coats of good quality sealer. The main goal is to protect the asphalt binder from weather damage, make it look black again, and help it last longer.
Our process starts with us looking closely at your San Jose property's asphalt. We find any spots that need repair, like cracks or potholes. We address these before we put down any sealer. Getting the surface ready is very important. We use power blowers, brooms, and wire brushes to get rid of all loose dirt, debris, and oil spots. This makes sure the sealcoat sticks correctly. If it is not prepared well, the sealcoat can peel or flake off too soon.
For the San Jose climate, Asphalt Sealcoating is especially important. The strong summer sun and the heavy rains we sometimes get can make asphalt wear out faster. UV radiation causes oxidation, which makes the pavement brittle and gray. Water getting into cracks can wash away the sub-base and cause potholes. A sealcoat that is put on correctly will stop these things from happening. It keeps the asphalt flexible and helps you avoid expensive repairs later. Charis Paving Co provides Asphalt Sealcoating services for homes in San Jose, CA.
After we put down the sealcoat, it needs enough time to cure. We tell people to keep traffic off the sealed area for at least 24 to 48 hours. The exact time depends on the temperature and how much humidity there is. This curing time lets the sealer get hard and bond with the asphalt. This makes sure it protects your asphalt the best it can. We use commercial-grade sealers that are made to be durable and stand up to traffic and weather conditions. For homes and businesses in San Jose, Charis Paving Co provides Asphalt Sealcoating services.
Asphalt Sealcoating helps your pavement in San Jose last much longer. It puts a solid barrier down against things that can hurt your asphalt. The strong California sun, with its high UV rays, makes the asphalt binder dry out. This means the important oils and flexibility are lost. When this happens, your pavement turns gray and gets brittle. It cracks easier, and that makes it more likely to get damaged.
San Jose also gets a lot of rain, especially in the winter. If your asphalt is not sealed, water can get into the cracks. This water goes down to the sub-base layer. This water then makes the base material weak. It can soften the base, cause erosion, and then you get potholes and alligator cracking in your asphalt. A good Asphalt Sealcoating application fills these small cracks and makes the surface waterproof. This stops the water from getting in.
Besides protecting against weather, Asphalt Sealcoating also protects against chemical spills from cars and trucks. This includes oil, gasoline, and antifreeze. These chemicals can dissolve the asphalt binder, which makes soft spots and causes the pavement to wear out too soon. The protective layer of Asphalt Sealcoating resists these chemicals. This keeps your pavement looking better and working longer in San Jose. This also means you will have fewer repair costs over the life of your asphalt.
For Asphalt Sealcoating in San Jose, we start by cleaning the asphalt surface very well. We use power blowers to remove loose debris, dirt, and any vegetation that is on the asphalt. We also use wire brushes and brooms to get the surface clean. Any oil or grease stains on the asphalt are pre-treated and then scrubbed. This makes sure the sealcoat will stick to the asphalt properly. Charis Paving Co makes sure that the Asphalt Sealcoating surface preparation is done right for all San Jose properties.
All existing cracks that are over 1/8 inch wide are cleaned out. We then fill these cracks with a hot-applied rubberized crack filler. This crack filler material is flexible. It expands and contracts as the temperature changes in San Jose. This helps stop water from getting into the asphalt and keeps the cracks from getting bigger.
Our team at Charis Paving Co applies one to two coats of commercial-grade Asphalt Emulsion or Refined Coal Tar Sealer. We use specialized spray equipment or squeegees for this application. This method makes sure there is even coverage for the Asphalt Sealcoating in San Jose. It also provides a consistent finish. This helps to protect your asphalt and makes it look better. Charis Paving Co provides Asphalt Sealcoating services for homes and businesses in San Jose.
After the Asphalt Sealcoating is applied, we put up barricades around the sealed area. We tell people to wait a minimum of 24 to 48 hours for the curing period before any traffic can go on it. This time lets the sealcoat get fully hard and bond to the asphalt. This provides the best durability and longevity for your San Jose asphalt.
Charis Paving Co offers Asphalt Sealcoating services for properties in San Jose, CA, and the surrounding areas. We work on residential streets in places like Willow Glen, and we also handle commercial properties near the Mineta San Jose International Airport. Our team understands what local pavements need.
Our Asphalt Sealcoating service area covers the entire Santa Clara Valley. This includes cities such as Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, and Milpitas. We know about the different traffic patterns and environmental conditions in each district of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley. We make sure our Asphalt Sealcoating solutions are made for good performance and long life in these specific areas.
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