Gettis Bros.
Total Asphalt Maintenance
CCB: 198348
Seal Coating, Crack Repair & Striping
Seal Coating
What is Seal Coating?
Gettis Bros uses an asphalt-based asbestos-free emulsion that is applied directly to aged asphalt as a protective coating to extend the life of your parking lot or driveway. It is excellent for use on parking areas, playgrounds, driveways, tennis courts, service stations, airport runways, loading docks, truck and bus depots, or other asphalt surfaces. Other terms commonly used are: driveway sealing, asphalt sealing, asphalt repair, black top sealing, or black top repair.
Why is Seal Coating Important?
An continuous asphalt maintenance program should include seal coating your driveway or parking lot every 5 years as it not only saves you money in costly asphalt repairs but also can greatly extend the lifespan of your asphalt surface. Seal coating restores the original rich, black appearance in an even-textured finish. Asphalt stays cleaner, because seal coating provides a barrier to salts, chemicals, and petroleum products which break down asphalt. Seal coating also makes your surface waterproof, which is especially important here in the Northwest where heavy rain can work its way to the base of the asphalt leading to cracks and much larger repairs. And let's not forget how great a newly sealed driveway or parking lot looks! You'll be instantly adding value to your home or business, which is especially nice if you're thinking of selling soon. And don't forget a liberal coating can be quickly applied by our technicians, reducng down time.
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The roughest elements on asphalt besides traffic are weather and moisture. Nature's heating and cooling cycles are constantly taking their destructive toll on asphalt. The sun bakes out the volatile oils in the asphalt, and moisture erodes the fine aggregate, leaving rough aggregate exposed, which in time becomes dry and brittle. Constant expansion and contraction of this dry, brittle surface causes cracking. These cracks then provide a way for moisture to pentrate down into the sub-grade where accumulated liquid further weakens and errodes the base. The unsupported surface then collapses and a "pot hole" is formed.
Stop Deterioration
BY SEALING IN- The strength and resilience of asphalt; the cohesive properties of the asphalt; and the oils in the asphalt mix.
BY SEALING OUT- Gas, oil and chemicals; sunlight and oxidation; frost, snow, ice and rain. Neglected asphalt can result in "pot holes" creating costly dig and patch repairs. Seal coating binds raveling asphalt and stops erosion which can reduce asphalt thickness by as much as 50% in just 5 years.
Crack Filling
Striping
Cracking is one of the most common distresses encountered in asphalt surfaces. Cracking can occur as single or multiple, transverse, logitudinal, block, or alligator cracks. Prevention of moisture infiltration will help mitigate the occurrence of further distresses, such as stripping of asphalt from aggregate particles and weaking of the pavement structure.
A well-marked parking lot promotes safety and convenience by informing your customers where to park, stop or walk. A professionally striped and marked parking area will accomplish the following results:
Safer Parking Environment for both drivers and pedestrians traveling to your property
Increased Efficiency & Flow. In busy lots, this often assists in reducing the number of lost customers and accidents. Improve the overall aesthetics of your location!
Service areas inclued: Salem, Turner, Aumsville, Silverton, Albany, Woodburn, Corvallis, Lincoln City, Newport, Tillamook, Dallas, Monmouth, Jefferson, Newberg, McMinnville, Stayton.