Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions we receive:
Q: My pavement still has many small
hairline spider cracks?
A: This is a very common problem. These many little cracks are
usually caused by previous coatings of inferior sealer material
which probably did not have the correct amount (if any) of
rubberized latex which helps give the sealer the flexibility needed
to expand and contract with our changing seasons. This problem
may also be caused by poor paving or severe sun oxidation. You
will still be able to see these cracks through our new sealer.
This problem cannot be fixed by using our sealcoating material.
Q: My pavement has stains from
petroleum, hard water and/or other products?
A: Since some stained areas may be heavier or worse than others we
cannot guarantee that you will not be able to see these areas upon
the completion of sealcoating your pavement, or that the sealcoating
material will adhere to the affected areas for an extended period of
time. Please note that water from sprinklers and hoses may
stain a driveway for a short period of time or until a good rain.
This is not always the case, but sometimes we have found that houses
with hard water or added water softeners may have this temporary
mineral deposit problem. Please rest assured it is only
temporary.
Q: My pavement repairs are visible?
A: Once your pavement cracks and/or chicken wire cracks are filled
and sealcoated you will see a shadow under the sealcoat where we
have applied the crack filler and/or chicken wire crack slurry
patch. This shadow cannot be prevented, but is surely better
than having the cracks worsen to an unfixable state leading to
complete driveway failure.
Q: I can see tire marks on my newly
sealed driveway?
A: This is probably the most commonly asked question that we
receive at our office. The reason there are some tire marks on the
sealer is because we use sand in our material for added traction and
durability. Without the use of sand in our material the sealer
would only last for about half of it's normal life span. Since
the sand is uniformly mixed into the sealer some of the surface sand
will roll out one vehicle traffic is reintroduced to the pavement
leaving some tire marks. This is a common concern, but rest
assured these marks will dissipate within a few weeks. Be
gentle with your turning for a few weeks limiting any tire marks.
No "K" turns! Pleas also be gentle when turning on any newly
completed hot crack repairs on your pavement. The superior
winter flexibility makes them easily marked during the summer
months. Note, tire marks cannot be repaired, so please be
gentle to your newly sealed pavement.
Q:We had some leaves fall on top of the
fresh sealer?
A: Please rest assured that when the new sealer is applied any
leaves that fall on the new wet surface may stick for a day or two,
but will blow off shortly thereafter not harming the new sealer in
any way.
Beckage Sealcoating Co. is not responsible for damage to a completed job caused by third party. This will include: snowplow blade or chain marks, heavy equipment marks, running/standing/bleeding water or minerals, kick stands, roller blades, tire marks, etc. All completed sealcoating jobs are guaranteed for one rear from the date of application against peeling, flaking or material defects.
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(908) 730-7281