According to The Spruce, an asphalt driveway typically lasts anywhere from 15 to 20 years. To help capitalize on this long lifespan, you'll need to protect your driveway from the elements if you want to keep it in great shape. A seal coat asphalt driveway is resistant to damage and offers many benefits. Keep reading to learn more about how a seal coat can extend the life of your asphalt driveway.

It Fills In Surface Damage

Asphalt breaks down over time, which can lead to small hairline cracks. In many cases, these cracks may not be visible until they start to spread. A seal coat will fill those cracks and keep them from getting larger. Applying a coat to your driveway can help you avoid significant damage. You'll be able to fill cracks while they're still small, and you'll be able to prevent new cracks from forming.

Cracked asphalt usually gets worse over time. Instead of waiting for cracks to spread, take a proactive approach. Sealing your driveway will also seal over all the minor damage on the asphalt's surface.

It Provides a Layer of Protection

When you seal coat asphalt, it has protection from water, UV rays, vehicle fluids, and more. A seal coating can keep water from seeping beneath the asphalt's surface. While your driveway will eventually show signs of age, this protective layer can slow the aging process.

A coating puts a barrier between your driveway and potentially harmful substances. Snow, rain, and even air can damage an asphalt driveway, but when the driveway is coated, you won't have to worry about elemental damage.

It Can Keep Asphalt From Crumbling

Over time, an asphalt driveway will break down and become more brittle. This can cause the driveway to crack and crumble. Seal coating your asphalt will slow the deterioration pace, helping you avoid cracking, crumbling, and other types of damage.

When asphalt is seal coated, it can maintain its flexibility. This flexibility helps to support the weight of heavy vehicles. Your coating will also keep the surface of your driveway from wearing down. In addition, a coating will keep out substances that cause asphalt to crumble, like water, sunlight, and chemicals. Crumbling asphalt can be a problem, but a coating will help you avoid this problem.

A seal coat asphalt driveway offers protection from cracks, oxidation, and other types of damage. While no driveway will last forever, you can keep yours in great shape for longer with a seal coat. To get started with our seal coating services, contact our team at Georgia Paving Inc today.