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• Post published:January 13, 2021
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With time, more and more property owners realize the importance of sealcoating their pavement after every few years. However, there is a slight confusion related to the appropriate weather conditions that may be optimal for sealcoating the asphalt.

Since the majority of sealcoating is water-based, you cannot apply it in cold temperatures. Therefore, you need to interpret the weather conditions carefully. Otherwise, it can cause you both time and money, which you might not be able to bear.

If you want expert advice on whether to sealcoat your pavement now, feel free to click here to talk to one of the experts at Scorpion Construction LLC.

We ensure elevating your surface’s performance and condition by using high-quality products and machinery. Trust us; our packages are budget-friendly and can be availed by all residing in Tampa Bay, FL.

This blog will give you a brief idea about when applying sealcoating will be the best for your pavement. Ensure considering the following three factors that affect the weather conditions before preparing for the next sealcoating cycle.

1. Humidity and Its Impact

Humidity is one of the critical weather factors that prevent sealcoating from depicting its optimal performance. If humidity is high, sealcoating takes ample time to cure and dry. This not only extends the sealcoating process but also halts the traffic flow.

Therefore, it is advised to first check the humidity before applying the sealant. The optimal humidity ratio must be below 90% to ensure the sealer applied is dried quickly and efficiently.

2. Wind Speed and Its Impact

The second of the three factors is wind speed. It is generally measured in miles per hour and equally essential in analyzing the best weather for applying sealcoat. Please note that wind speed and humidity are directly proportional to each other, and the decision to either uses the sealer or not depends on both of them.

If the air is humid, the water molecules of the sealer will have no space to escape. They will form a thin layer of water molecules on the surface. But if there is airflow, those water molecules can be blown away even if the humidity level is high. This means that the wind speed will enhance the evaporation process, allowing the surface to dry more efficiently.

3. Temperature and Its Impact

Here, you need to consider two types of temperature: air temperature and surface temperature. Because sometimes, air temperature might be suitable for applying the sealer, but surface temperature might not be.

So, ensure both the temperatures are high to ensure quick evaporation. However, the temperature shouldn’t be too high as it can cause hyper evaporation, which may be harmful to the pavement. Know that the ideal temperature to sealcoat the surface is between 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Now that you have made up your mind to sealcoat your pavement, hire Scorpion Construction LLC to get it done in economical rates. We provide professional asphalt sealcoating services for all residing in Tampa Bay, FL. Click here to get your sealcoating process scheduled today!

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