How often should you sealcoat?

As a general rule you should seal your driveway every 1 to 3 years. More specifically, if you can see the color of the individual stones that make up your asphalt surface, you know it's time to seal it up. Living in the Central New York area makes it susceptible to harsh winter weather, which will experience faster sealcoat wear. Large amounts of moisture, freeze/thaw cycles and snow plowing are just a few of the factors that can affect sealer longevity. It also depends on a few different factors, including the amount of traffic in your parking lot or driveway, and exposure to the sun, oil or gas.

The quality of pavement sealer directly impacts the longevity of a sealcoat application. If the sealer is a low solids material then durability will be compromised. At 3 Brothers Sealcoating, use the best quality product on the market as well as applying it with a brush on method ensuring all the pores are filled and protected throughout your asphalt driveway. Far too many homeowners or business owners wait as long as a decade before considering resealing their lots and driveways, and the damage is obvious.