How often should I have to seal my asphalt driveway?

Asphalt driveway leading to three car garage

  It’s easy to get excited about your asphalt driveway. The driveway looks so shiny and new. You’d like to keep it looking that way forever. Ensuring your asphalt driveway lasts long and keeps its good looks requires a maintenance schedule. One of the key parts of maintaining your asphalt driveway is to seal coat…

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3 Best Paving Materials for Asphalt Paving and why?

Asphalt road with lines. Travel and transportation.

Asphalt Paving Asphalt is a paving material used for all sorts of outdoor projects, including airports, golf courses, superstores, parking lots, and tennis courts. According to the Canadian government, the country’s factories produce more than 30 million tonnes of the material annually. Asphalt is made of bitumen, a thick, sticky fraction of crude oil, unsuitable…

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Does Asphalt Seal Coating Work?

Worker using a sealcoating brush during asphalt resurfacing project

When done correctly, asphalt seal coating is acknowledged as one of the most useful preventative maintenance treatments for your asphalt parking lot. The preparation of the asphalt surface, crack filling (if applicable), and application of a coal tar-based pavement sealer in ideal weather circumstances are the keys to a successful seal coating program. Far too…

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What are the different types of asphalt?

Hot Mix Asphalt  This is the most common type of asphalt that is used for driveways. The mixture is made up of aggregate as well as asphalt cement. The material is combined and heated to create the final product. This mixture is poured into the paving site. A compactor is used to press it into…

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How to hire a trusted general asphalt paving contractor

Asphalt paving is very popular in Canada. One of the primary benefits of asphalt is its versatility. If you’re looking to spruce up your driveway or invest in new asphalt paving for commercial premises, it’s essential to find an asphalt paving contractor you can trust. This guide contains all the information you need to hire…

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How long should a sealcoat last when applied to a driveway?

sealcoated house driveway

  Whether you’re completing a brand new driveway installation or giving your existing entry point a little TLC, adding a seal coat layer will help protect the asphalt with truly stunning results.  The benefits of a seal coat are plentiful, protecting your asphalt driveway against oil spills, UV rays, and moisture. Moreover, it is a…

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What is the best thing to patch a pothole with?

pothole

Let’s face it; you are likely to encounter potholes throughout your daily driving experience. While you cannot do much to fix problems on public roads, residential pothole repair services can restore your home driveway to its former glory. However, it’s vital that you choose the right solution. Otherwise, you could be faced with repeat problems…

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What are the benefits of seal coating?

asphalt sealing

Even the best-installed asphalt pavement will eventually face issues. After all, pavements and driveways have to contend with a lot of weight, water, and other issues that can compromise the quality of the asphalt.  You can help to keep these issues at bay by seal coating your asphalt. This process involves adding a thin layer…

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Is repaving a driveway worth the cost?

toy car on asphalt driveway

There are many things that’ll influence the overall quality of your home, including the quality of your driveway. Indeed, oftentimes, it’s the driveway that compromises a property’s overall curb appeal. It’s hard for a home to look its best if the driveway has multiple cracks, potholes, and other issues.   Thankfully, you don’t need to…

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How do I fix the cracks in my driveway?

Driveway cracks are a common problem for homeowners. Repairing cracks and crevices is beneficial for several reasons, but how do you go about filling cracks and when is it best to opt for replacement over repairs? In this helpful article, we’ll discuss what causes driveway cracks and provide tips to help you repair minor damage. …

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Our core values are apparent through our loyal and hard-working staff. We persistently strive to be proactive, with respect to keeping an open eye towards the environment. Black Tar offers both residential paving and commercial paving services in Ottawa to customers who care to take a quality approach. Our goal is to make you feel as protected as possible. We will always do so with respect, professionalism and a smile.

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James Parker
James Parker
2023-01-30
Very happy with how this project turned out. We’re usually pretty fussy when it comes to getting renovations done mainly because of how unresponsive contractors are, but Black Tar always picked up my calls within a few seconds, which made this whole process such a good experience. Overall, the customer service was great and the paving job was just as good!
Marian Cunningham
Marian Cunningham
2023-01-30
Aziz and his team did a great job on my driveway, I got an infrared and patch and a sealing. Much cheaper than full paving and it looks great.
Paul Reddin
Paul Reddin
2023-01-30
I originally had some complications with the estimate, I had 4 neighbours that requested an estimate but 3 were provided. I contacted their customer success team, they did a great job rescheduling the salesman to provide my fourth neighbour with an estimate within 2 business days. The price is fair and the job looks fantastic! Thank you Black Tar!!
Laura Lee
Laura Lee
2023-01-28
I originally got 4 estimates, Black Tar was the most professional and the lowest priced! I thought it was too good to be true but everything went flawlessly from beginning to end.
Daniel Timm
Daniel Timm
2023-01-27
5 Stars, great ramp and sealing work!
Christy Brooks
Christy Brooks
2023-01-26
Got my driveway paved by a different company two years ago (not going to mention any names), they did a horrible job so I hired Black Tar to rectify it and they did a good job. I wish I would went with you guys to start. Oh well, now I know for next time
Bob Mathis
Bob Mathis
2023-01-24
I heard about Black Tar from several neighbours and friends. They are usually very busy which I guess is a good indication of their service. I got a quote in 2019 but they were already fully booked for the year, so I decided to wait another year and got another quote in 2020. Beginning to end, I now understand why they are recommended by many. The sales process with fantastic, the prep team was courteous and organized, the paving team was just as good as the rest of them. I too now will start recommending Black Tar. Thank you Remi, Brittany, and Sean.

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