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sparkey

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It has come that time of year again to start thinking about seal coating my parking lot. I live in a northern climate (Ohio) and have to wonder if sealcoating every year is a waste of money? I mean they don't sealcoat the roads and they seem to last as long as my parking lot. Anyone in a freezing climate not sealcoat their parking lots? How is is working out if you don't sealcoat.

I also see these sealcoat sprayers advertised in several places: http://www.ebay.com/itm/275-Gal-Asp...ultDomain_0&hash=item3a7cb176c5#ht_711wt_1238 Has anyone on here used one of these and are they any good? My worry is you can't add much sand to the mix without an air diaphram pump and a mechanical mixer. This leads me to my third question, how much sand should I be using so my lot isn't to slick in the winter time?

I would rather sealcoat my lot myself if its not to much hassle. If one of these rigs would work I think I would go that route.
 

pgrzes

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I am a carwash owner and also have a sealcoating business, If you have areas with a lot of tire shine, sealcoat will NOT stick to those areas. I usually only seal my lot at the end of the season if I have leftover sealer when I am ready to winterize the rig. You will get some protection if you have a good clean parking lot. Most asphalt problems are from underneath the asphalt, either not enough compaction, base layers or water problems beneath the asphalt. A reputable Sealcoating company cost about the same as what it will cost you to do the job yourself, and will use much better material then what you will be purchasing at the local hardware store. Depending on your area look to pay between .09-.15 per. Sq. ft. for parking lots, add in crack filling, and asphalt repairs accordingly.
 

Washmee

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I get my lot done every other year. The main reason is for appearance. I use a professional service because it's not worth the effort and mess to save just a few bucks. They also use a better quality material and do a good job of filling any cracks. I worry the most about crack filling because they have the most potential to cause damage.
 

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I have done the DIY and the professional way. I like to save a buck the smart way. I pay a pro. Mark
 
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