Why Is Sealcoating Important?
Why Sealcoating Is Important
Sealcoating is a critical part of asphalt maintenance — it protects your pavement investment and keeps it looking sharp year after year. Constant exposure to sunlight, oil, rain, and traffic gradually breaks down asphalt, leading to cracking, fading, and deterioration. Sealcoating creates a protective barrier that shields against oxidation, moisture, and chemicals while restoring that rich, deep-black finish of freshly paved asphalt.
Regular sealcoating not only extends the life of your pavement but also reduces costly repairs, enhances curb appeal, and improves surface safety with a smoother, slip-resistant finish. It’s a cost-effective way to maintain a clean, professional image for your property or business.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
To keep asphalt surfaces performing and looking their best:
First Application: 6–12 months after new asphalt installation (once the surface has fully cured).
Ongoing Maintenance: Every 2–3 years, depending on traffic volume and exposure to weather.
Visual Signs It’s Time to Reseal: Faded color, surface roughness, small cracks, or areas where water no longer beads on contact.
Consistent maintenance ensures your pavement remains protected, attractive, and structurally sound for decades.
The Advantage of Neyra Industries Tarconite
At Elite Asphalt Paving & Maintenance, we proudly use Neyra Industries’ Tarconite — one of the most trusted and proven commercial-grade sealcoats in the industry. Tarconite is a coal-tar emulsion sealer known for its exceptional durability and resistance to harsh elements. Its unique formula offers:
Superior Protection: Shields against UV rays, oil, gasoline, and chemical spills.
Longer Life: Outperforms conventional sealers with stronger adhesion and extended wear resistance.
Rich Finish: Provides a deep, uniform black color that enhances appearance and curb appeal.
Weather Resilience: Maintains flexibility and protection through extreme heat, cold, and heavy rain.
By using Tarconite, Elite Asphalt ensures every surface we seal meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and longevity — giving our clients the best value and results in the industry.
Usage & Application Notes
New asphalt pavement should cure for at least 30 days before application. Neyra+1
Surface must be clean, dry, sound, free of loose material, previous sealers containing gilsonite or chip seals (not recommended over those).
Temperature conditions: For “standard” Tarconite, ambient & pavement temperatures should be above ~50 °F, and no expected drop below 50 °F for 48 hours after application. For CWF version, can apply down to ~40 °F ambient/pavement.
For best wear life in high traffic areas, application of two full sand-slurry coats recommended for low/moderate traffic; a third coat advised for heavy traffic zones.
Equipment: Because of heavy-bodied nature, use specialized equipment (high-volume positive displacement airless spray or mechanical squeegee) to maintain homogeneous mix and uniform application.
Key Advantages
Up to ~50% greater wear-resistance compared to non-fortified standard sealers, making Tarconite well suited for high traffic areas.
Rich, deep black finish restores «like-new» appearance to old asphalt surfaces.
Excellent resistance to oils, gasoline, jet fuel, UV, and weathering—protecting your pavement investment over time.