Asphalt Coatings Company Sealcoats Commercial Parking Lots in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is hard on asphalt. At 6,035 feet, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, UV radiation breaks down the binder that holds pavement together, turning a black lot gray and brittle. Asphalt Coatings Company sealcoats commercial parking lots in Colorado Springs to block that damage and keep pavement in service longer.
Asphalt Coatings Company sealcoats commercial parking lots in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Asphalt Coatings Company applies commercial-grade coal tar emulsion or asphalt emulsion sealcoat in two coats. Asphalt Coatings Company restripes Colorado Springs parking lots as part of sealcoating projects. Asphalt Coatings Company has served Colorado Springs commercial properties since 1986.
Why Colorado Springs Parking Lots Need Sealcoat
Asphalt Coatings Company recommends sealcoating because of the city's altitude and climate. Colorado Springs' elevation means roughly 25% more UV radiation reaches the ground than at sea level. That UV oxidizes the asphalt binder, causing the surface to fade, become brittle and lose aggregate, a process called raveling.
Once a surface ravels, it becomes porous and more vulnerable to water. In a city with 100+ freeze-thaw cycles a year, water in the pavement freezes, expands and breaks it apart from within. Sealcoat waterproofs the surface and blocks UV, slowing both processes.
Two-Coat Commercial Sealcoat
Asphalt Coatings Company applies commercial-grade coal tar emulsion or asphalt emulsion sealcoat in two coats. The two-coat spray application blocks UV oxidation, waterproofs the surface and protects against water penetration and chemical spills such as oil.
What Sealcoating Provides
- UV and oxidation protection for the asphalt binder
- A waterproof surface that keeps water out of the base
- Protection against oil and chemical spills
- A restored dark, professional appearance
Asphalt Coatings Company uses truck-mounted spray sealcoat systems as part of its company-owned commercial equipment.
How Often to Sealcoat in Colorado Springs
Asphalt Coatings Company recommends sealcoating commercial lots in Colorado Springs every two to three years. The first sealcoat should go on 12 to 18 months after initial paving, once the asphalt has fully cured. Sealcoating requires dry conditions with temperatures above 50°F for proper curing, so spring and early fall are ideal.
A typical commercial lot of 10,000 to 50,000 square feet usually takes one to two days to sealcoat.
Sealcoat and Stripe in One Job
Asphalt Coatings Company restripes parking lots immediately after sealcoating. Painting on the fresh black surface gives crisp lines for ADA-compliant stalls, fire lanes, crosswalks and directional arrows, using traffic-grade latex or thermoplastic paint.
At Retreat at Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, for example, Asphalt Coatings Company sealcoated the drives, parking rows and carport spaces, then painted stall lines, ADA stalls, red curbs and yellow speed humps.
Crack Sealing Before Sealcoat
Asphalt Coatings Company seals cracks with hot-pour rubberized sealant before sealcoating where needed. Sealcoat protects the surface, but open cracks still let water reach the base. Sealing cracks first, then coating, addresses both. Asphalt Coatings Company can also build these steps into a multi-year maintenance plan with scheduled crack sealing, sealcoating and restriping.
Scheduling Around Tenants
Asphalt Coatings Company coordinates sealcoating around business operations, including nights, weekends and phased work, so tenants and customers keep access while each section cures behind cones.
About Asphalt Coatings Company
Asphalt Coatings Company is a commercial asphalt and concrete contractor serving Colorado since 1986, with offices in Aurora, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. Asphalt Coatings Company provides infrared asphalt repair, asphalt patching, crack sealing, sealcoating, parking lot striping, ADA stall layout, curb painting, mill and pave, and concrete work including sidewalks, curb and gutter, dumpster pads and slabs, all with in-house crews.
Asphalt Coatings Company serves Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region from its office at 102 S Tejon St in Colorado Springs, with free on-site assessments and written proposals typically delivered within 48 hours of the site visit.