Maintaining your asphalt sealcoating is an effective, economical way to help your asphalt pavement last longer and look more attractive. Sealants restore color to faded asphalt and smooth out minor surface imperfections, but they also help prevent UV rays and automotive fluids from damaging your pavement. In Atlanta and North Georgia, there are many months that have favorable conditions for applying sealcoating, but May is normally the best month to have your sealant applied.
Sealcoating – Why May Is Ideal In Atlanta – Favorable Conditions
The best conditions for applying sealants are when the humidity level is at its lowest, there are plenty of hours of sunlight and there is a little wind to circulate the air. The temperature cannot be below 50 degrees while the sealant is being applied and for the first 24 hours after the application. Furthermore, the temperature should be less than 90 degrees.
Sealant manufacturers define ideal conditions as a temperature of 70 degrees, a humidity level of less than 50 percent and winds of approximately 4 mph. If you have lived in North Georgia very long, you know that the ideal conditions are rarely going to occur on the same day. Although there is no guarantee that weather patterns will be consistent across the years, May is statistically the month in which it is more likely that weather conditions will be closer to ideal on more days. After May, the average humidity level begins to rise dramatically and is normally above 70 percent through September. Temperatures also start to increase substantially after May. In a normal year, there is a possibility that overnight lows could plummet below 50 degrees during the months preceding May. Furthermore, May is one of the sunniest months of the year, ensuring that the sealant will receive the direct sunlight that it needs to cure properly.
Another reason to have your pavement sealed in May is that it may be easier to schedule the work. As the weather gets hotter, your contractor will probably get busier. Many customers wait for the longer days and warmer weather to schedule their large projects to reduce the number of days that their traffic will be disrupted.
Finally, scheduling your sealcoating in May allows you to repair any damage that may have occurred over the winter. You can have any potholes or cracks repaired, have the sealcoating applied and ensure that your pavement is ready for the summer heat and thunderstorms.
For a Durable, Beautiful Sealcoating Job
MH Greeson Paving specializes in the maintenance and repair of asphalt pavement for customers in Atlanta and throughout North Georgia. We offer a variety of services, including sealcoating, parking lot striping, asphalt crack filling, asphalt paving, asphalt repair, car stops, bollards and traffic signs. Whether you have a large project or a small job, you can count on us for work that will look better and last longer. We are known for our high level of customer service, our exceptional workmanship and our affordable rates. We offer free quotes, so request yours today by filling out the form online or calling (770) 335-2983.
