Make your new asphalt last for years
A little care in the first season goes a long way. Here's how to protect a freshly paved or sealed driveway in the New England climate.
Give it time to cure
Stay off fresh sealcoat for 24 to 72 hours depending on weather. We give you the exact window for your job.
Go easy at first
On new asphalt, avoid sharp turns, parking in one spot and heavy loads for the first few weeks while it hardens.
Keep water and oil off
Wipe up oil and gas drips fast, and don’t let water pool. Both soften and shorten the life of asphalt.
Seal on a cycle
Reseal every two to three years and fill new cracks early. It is the cheapest way to add years to your driveway.
Aftercare questions
Stay off a newly sealcoated driveway for about 24 to 48 hours, and up to 72 hours in cooler or humid weather. We give you a firm timeline in writing before we start.
You can usually drive on new asphalt within a couple of days, but it stays soft for a while. Avoid parking in the same spot, sharp turns and heavy loads for the first few weeks, especially in hot weather.
For most driveways, every two to three years is a good rhythm in our climate. Heavy sun, traffic and road salt can mean sealing a bit more often. We will tell you honestly when yours is due.
Water sitting in cracks, then freezing, is the number one enemy. Oil and gas leaks soften asphalt, and standing water speeds up cracking. Sealing cracks early and keeping the surface sealed prevents most of it.
Questions about your driveway?
We're happy to help, whether it's a fresh job or one that needs a little attention.