Top Notch Coatings

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Specializing in Asphalt Sealcoating, Crack Sealing and Striping.
Our company strives to do top notch work and we always apply TWO coats of industrial grade asphalt emulsion sealer on every project.
Sealcoating and Crack Sealing available in the following areas: Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Livingston, Helena, Big Timber, Billings, Butte and Columbus

The primary reason to sealcoat an asphalt pavement is to protect the pavement from the deteriorating effects of sun and water. When an asphalt pavement is exposed to sun, wind and water, the asphalt hardens, or oxidizes. This causes the pavement to become more brittle. As a result, the pavement will crack because it is unable to bend and flex when exposed to traffic and temperature changes. Sealcoating combats this situation by providing a waterproof membrane which not only slows down the oxidation process but also helps the pavement to shed water, preventing it from entering the base material.

A secondary benefit of seal coating is an increase in the surface friction it provides. This is accomplished by the additional texture the cover aggregate adds to the pavement. With time, traffic begins to wear the fine material from an asphalt pavement surface. This result in a condition referred to as raveling. When enough of the fine material is worn off the pavement surface, traffic is driving mostly on the course aggregate. As these aggregate particles begin to become smooth and polished, the roadway may become slippery, making it difficult to stop quickly. Asphalt sealcoating increases the pavement texture and increases the surface friction properties.

Why we recommend Crack Sealing ...
Asphalt surfaces crack due to oxidation, shrinkage and ground settling. Untreated, cracks allow water to penetrate the base layers, erode the sub-base and makes your asphalt susceptible to destructive freeze/thaw cycles. The best solution for cracks is to fill them with hot tar. These repairs should last for years, but are usually not permanent. Cracks less than 1/8th inch wide are not usually sealed.

Subdivision Crack Maintenance...
Cracks will form on city streets with time. New subdivisions will almost always develop cracks within the first year or two. You can minimize the damage resulting from these cracks by sealing them as soon as they form. By sealing moisture out of the crack the subgrade under the asphalt will remain intact and will most likely stop the formation of spider cracks, alligatoring and pot holes.

If you have cracks in your subdivision that are not part of the city maintenance and would like a quote on crack sealing, get together with your HOA and give us a call. We use the highest quality rubberized super stretch crack filler on the market!