helps protect your asphalt driveway from UV rays, precipitation, and automobile fluids. However, did you know that you have to wait until the right time of year to start asphalt sealcoating? Our Southeastern MI driveway contractors typically wait until the temperature is consistently above 50 degrees Fahrenheit before getting the job done.
Continue reading to learn why it’s ideal to wait until spring or summer for .
Milder Months Favored
As long as the weather cooperates, our asphalt contractors offer driveway sealcoating from May until September. However, there may be opportunities to sealcoat outside of these months if we experience unseasonably warm weather in early spring or late fall.
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While it’s recommended that the overall temperature be above 50 degrees Fahrenheit before sealcoating can begin, the best weather for this process is in the range of 75 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. For the sealcoating to be completed without issue, temperatures also should not drop below 50 degrees at any point for at least 48 hours after application.
When scheduling, please remember that unlike states further south, Michigan has a short sealcoating season. For this reason, we recommend you call our driveway sealcoating contractors as soon as possible, during spring or summer, before demand for sealcoating increases. We do of course offer asphalt sealcoating as long as the weather permits.
General Sealcoating Season
As previously stated, Michigan differs from most other states in that it has a much shorter window of opportunity for asphalt sealcoating. Generally speaking, the sealcoating season runs from mid-April to late October.
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During this timeframe, temperatures are more likely to stay within the necessary range and not drop too cool although weather can vary a bit more in Michigan so there exists the possibility that we can complete a sealcoating project later in the season. The temperature of both the driveway and the air play a role in the overall success of the sealcoating so it’s great if the two are warm enough to begin work.
Warm, Dry Weather Proves to Be Best
We understand that you may be anxious to sealcoat your asphalt driveway early in the year. However, we have to wait until the weather is consistently well above 50 degrees before we can apply driveway sealer in good conscience. If driveway sealer is applied in cold weather, it won’t bond to pavement and properly form a protective layer. Instead, it’ll quickly wear off and leave your asphalt driveway exposed to the elements.
The whole point of sealcoating is to protect your asphalt driveway from these very elements which you can only do if your driveway sealer is applied during optimal weather conditions. It’s worth your time and money to wait for a warm, sunny day with clear skies before driveway sealcoating.
If there’s low humidity and no rain on the day we sealcoat, your driveway could cure in as little as 5 hours. However, we recommend waiting at least 24 hours before letting vehicles drive and park on your asphalt driveway. That way, your newly sealed surface will have enough time to set up.
How Cold Weather Affects Sealcoating
Colder temperatures and driveway sealcoating do not generally get along. If it is below 50 degrees, the sealer won’t adhere to the surface of your asphalt driveway and will quickly wear off. Driveways that have been sealed in cold weather are more prone to fading, cracking, and potholing.
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If you’re unsure whether it’s time to start driveway sealcoating, call us today. We’d be more than happy to help you plan the best time for . For sealcoating to be successful, it’s imperative that we first fill in cracks and potholes. That way, your driveway sealcoating will last as long as possible. Our team is dedicated to producing great results for our customers so their paved surfaces last for years to come.
Call Us For Your Next Project
Our work hard to earn your business. Whether you need to sealcoat the driveway to your home or commercial building, you can trust our years of experience. To request a free estimate for driveway sealcoating or any of our other asphalt services, call Allied Construction at (248) 625-9581.
This blog post has been updated.