Seal Coating - Black Tar

To maintain the asphalt's condition and appearance, it is essential to rehydrate your asphalt with tar every one to two years by sealing it with a tar-based product. A big misconception with asphalt is that it does not require maintenance, but that is far from the truth. Just as grass needs water or an engine needs oil, asphalt needs tar!

Why is Sealing Coating Important?

Asphalt is composed of three main components, granular, stone dust, and tar. Tar is the product that gives asphalt its elasticity, allowing it to expand and contract along with weather variations. Unfortunately, heat and UV rays cause tar to oxidize, resulting in the asphalt losing its rich black colour. The grey colour indicates a lack of tar in the asphalt; the grayer the asphalt, the less elastic-like and the more brittle it becomes. Asphalt expands and contracts at a similar rate regardless of the lack of tar, resulting in cracking, heaving, dipping, and elevation differences. Rehydrating the surface every one to two years will dramatically increase its lifespan and decrease the chances of cracks and potholes.

Steps to Seal Coating

1) Clean asphalt surface with Power Broom.
2) Remove all debris with Power Blower.
3) Apply protector covering to surroundings (interlock, foundation, garage…etc.)
4) Apply four coats of tar simultaneously.
5) Stay off the asphalt surface for a minimum of 3 days.

Types of Pavement Sealers

There are four main types of seal coating that we use for asphalt maintenance. They include;

1. Refined Tar-Based: is the most popular sealer and Black Tar’s product choice. It is black, goopy, and its benefits in comparison to other sealants are unrivalled.

Additional Benefits of Sealcoating

Seal coating extends the lifespan of pavements since it acts as a protective layer. When asphalt pavements are left unprotected, they can oxidize and decay quickly, increasing the money required for repairs. A seal coating also enhances the aesthetics of your driveway due to its shiny appearance that looks brand new.

It keeps out water, snow, vehicle fluids, and damaging UV rays from the asphalt to reduce wear and tear. Asphalt maintenance is easy with seal coating since it keeps it smooth and easy to clean.

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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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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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