Techniques for Asphalt Maintenance

As the Minneapolis, MN area enters the season of fall, it’s important to make sure that your commercial asphalt surfaces receive the asphalt maintenance they require to remain in excellent condition. Minnesota weather can be brutal on asphalt, and even the best laid asphalt needs periodic maintenance. The professionals at Gopher State Sealcoat provide an assortment of asphalt maintenance services and techniques so your commercial asphalt surfaces look great, stay protected, and last as long as possible.

Our sweeping services will keep your commercial asphalt clean and safe.

Whether it’s trash that blows in during the summer months, piles of leaves and such during the fall, or patches of sand and salt after winter’s worst, asphalt surfaces need a good sweeping and cleaning to keep them protected and safe. Trash and debris can retain moisture, which can lead to the weakening and cracking of asphalt. Sweeping regularly helps to extend and preserve the lifespan of your commercial asphalt.

Fill and seal cracks to keep moisture from causing additional damage.

It’s the nature of asphalt to eventually crack. When cracks occur, proper repairs must be made to keep them from causing greater damage, like potholes. Gopher State Sealcoat will first rout the cracks to ensure there’s a clean channel to inject the sealant into. High-pressure air is then used to blast away dust and dirt from inside the routed crack. After this, we inject heated MNDOT spec rubber 3723 to fill cracks to the required depth. Utilizing these steps ensures the cracks in your asphalt are repaired correctly and should remain that way for quite a while.

Proper sealcoating is the only way to effectively protect asphalt surfaces.

When it comes to the ultimate protection of asphalt, our sealcoating services are unparalleled. We first start by cleaning the asphalt surface using wire-bristle brooms, compressed air, and, if needed, a sweeper. The sealcoat we use is uniquely blended to provide superior protection with exceptional elasticity to give it a long life in our harsh Minnesota climate. We apply the sealcoat using a variety of processes, including hand-application, spreading machines, tank spray vehicles, and squeegee machines. By using these various methods, we can guarantee every square inch of the project receives the perfect amount and thickness of protective sealcoating it requires.

If you’re ready to have professional asphalt maintenance performed on your commercial asphalt surfaces in the Minneapolis, MN area, make sure to work with a team that understands how to support you. The folks at Gopher State Sealcoat are here to help, and we’ll gladly answer any questions you may have. For more information or to arrange for a free estimate, feel free to contact us today at (952) 931-9188.