Driveway Sealing
Restore Your Driveway with Asphalt Sealcoating
Belleville, Illinois
TNM Drywall & Painting is the leading expert in driveway sealing for homes and businesses in Belleville, IL. Sealcoating is a type of maintenance performed on driveways and parking lots to protect the surface from natural wear and tear. Living in the Midwest, it’s not uncommon to have fluctuating temperatures throughout the year that create weak points in your asphalt.
To prevent cracks and deterioration, our contractors recommend having your driveway or parking lot seal-coated every 1-3 years. If you’re interested in adding a protective layer to your home or business, give us a call and receive a free estimate.
What is Asphalt Sealcoating?
Asphalt sealcoating uses a sealant mixture of acrylic-based liquids that include water, sand, polymer, and other added materials to protect the surface of a driveway or pavement.
TNM Drywall & Painting offers expert asphalt sealcoating services to maintain your exterior surfaces while preventing cracks, weeds, and other natural ailments. It’s recommended to have your driveway sealcoating every 1-3 years, depending on the condition of your pavement. Schedule a service with our team today for high-quality and long-lasting results.
Our Process
Check out our driveway sealing process to get an idea of how our contractors restore the surface of your asphalt.
Edging Your Driveway
The first thing we do is remove any grass alongside your driveway or weeds that are growing through cracks in the pavement. This protects anything from growing in or around your driveway once the tar has dried.
Cleaning the Surface
Your driveway will then get a deep cleaning with steel wire brooms to remove any loose material and debris. A commercial horsepower blower is then used to clean the surface and prepare for our sealcoating material.
Filling Small Cracks
Our contractors will fill any small cracks caused by natural wear and tear. We do this with a high-quality machine that turns solid blocks into liquid and immediately hardens when cooled off. This creates the perfect flat surface for your driveway.
Spot & Stain Treatment
The next step is to perform a spot and stain treatment to remove oil, grease, or gas stains that could be causing your driveway to discolor. Our team uses an industry-approved primer to pull the stains from your asphalt in minutes.
Coal Tar Sealer Application
This is where the magic happens. Our contractors will coat your driveway with a high-quality sealant that includes acrylic-based liquids, water, sand, and other fillers to create the perfect hard surface for your driveway in Belleville, IL.
Leave it Set to Dry
After the tar has been poured, we leave the surface to dry for the next 48 hours before it can be used. During this time, your vehicles can stay in a garage or on the side of the street. Once dried, we remove the caution tape, and it’s ready to use!
Frequently Asked Questions
While there are a few steps you can take to prevent further water damage from taking place, there isn’t much you can do to reverse the damage without the necessary tools and techniques from certified professionals. We recommend knowing where your water shut-off valves are and keeping your gutters clean to prevent serious water damage from taking place.
While it may not seem like a big deal right away, having water enter your floorboard, carpet, and walls can turn into a serious problem if left untreated. Not only will mold and mildew begin to form, but you will also start noticing foul smells in your home that will eventually need to be replaced. Untreated mold can cause health issues and unsafe living conditions as well.
Not necessarily! If the surface of your drywall got wet without the sheetrock being affected, then chances are it will dry without needing to be replaced. Once water is left to sit on your drywall for an extended period, mold growth and further water damage occur.
If there are holes in your walls or ceiling, or there is visible mold growth or smells present, it may not be safe for you to stay in your home. To be sure, it’s important to trust certified professionals that are able to conduct a thorough inspection after your home has suffered water damage.
We understand that it may not be in your budget to hire a water damage expert right after a disaster – however, it’s important to contact your insurance provider as soon as possible to see what will be covered so that you can schedule service. The sooner you contact our team, the less damage your home will experience.
When your home is subject to water damage, there are several problems that homeowners can experience. Moisture in your drywall can create mold, paint discoloration, humidity, musty smells, and even deterioration of your home’s foundation.
Mold forms on your wet surfaces within 24-48 hours of being saturated. That’s why it’s so important for homeowners to be aware of when their property is subject to water damage and to have professional cleaning services scheduled as quickly as possible.