Professional Driveway Sealcoating #45 "Leaves, leaves, leaves."

Here we have Part 2 of our Giraffe Tools video. In part 1, we cleaned some outdoor equipment and parts of this driveway. A few weeks later we cleaned out some of the larger cracks and then filled them with our trowel-grade crack filler and for this job, that will be just fine. What we're trying to do here is give this driveway one or two more years before repaving. We let the crack filler set for 48 hours before coming back to sealcoat. People have been asking how do we measure or do we know how much material we use on these jobs. Im finally able to show that in this video. As I said in the introduction, this ended up being an incredibly windy day. As long as the driveway is sealed underneath, that's ok. You can see what it looks like "6 weeks later" at the end of the video. I was able to shoot that footage on Thanksgiving day. This driveway took 106 gallons to seal. I honestly thought it would have taken more. If you have anymore questions, leave them below. I will try to answer them unless the REAL EXPERTS get to you first. Thanks everyone for watching. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

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The product we are using is: ***Asphalt Emulsion***
What is an asphalt emulsion?
Asphalt emulsion is a combination of three basic ingredients, asphalt, water, and small amount of an emulsifying agent. In the same process, these components are introduced into a mechanism known as a colloid mill, which shears the asphalt into tiny droplets. The emulsifier, which is a surface-active agent, keeps the asphalt droplets in a stable suspension and controls the breaking time. The result is a liquid product with a consistency ranging from that of milk to heavy cream, which can be used in cold processes for road construction and maintenance.

Why use asphalt emulsions?
Asphalt emulsion does not require a petroleum solvent to make it liquid and in most cases asphalt emulsions can be used without additional heat. Both of these factors contribute to energy savings. Additionally, asphalt emulsions offer great flexibility in their application since they offer the end-user a great variety of characteristics not found in other paving and maintenance materials. Asphalt emulsions are environmentally friendly. There are little or no hydrocarbon emissions created with their use.

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00:00 Leaves
00:07 Introduction/blow torch
01:22 Crack filling
03:00 Prep for sealcoat
04:09 Asphalt patch
04:25 Measuring material
05:02 Equipment setup
05:50 Sealcoating
06:57 Paint brush
07:25 Sealcoating
08:49 LEAVES!
08:56 Sealcoating
12:15 Peace
12:23 Checking material
13:06 Before and After
13:24 6 weeks later




What is SEALCOATING and why should I do it?

1. Sealcoating protects and prolongs the life expectancy of asphalt pavement by filling surface damage and providing a protective layer to keep out damaging UV rays, vehicle fluids, and water.

2. The low cost of regular sealcoating can save you money in the long run. A properly maintained and sealed asphalt surface has an extended lifetime and reduces long-term repair costs.

3. With exposure to the elements, asphalt pavement over time becomes faded in appearance. A fresh sealcoat application enhances the appearance of asphalt, making it look and wear like new.

4. Sealcoating is typically done using one of two application methods: spray or squeegee/brush.

5. Sealcoating accelerates the melting process of snow and ice on pavement surfaces. This helps to protect against water penetration, rain, frost and snow damage.

6. To correctly complete the sealcoating process, the air and pavement temperature is recommended to be at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit for the duration of the application and for eight hours following the application.

7. Prior to pavement sealing, the asphalt surface should be cleared of all dirt and debris. In addition, minor repairs, like potholes and cracks, should be filled and vehicle fluids, like oil, should be properly removed.

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