EXPERT ADVICE
Selecting the Best
By Jeff Winke
Sealcoat Product
Research and a little help to get the right formulation
E
ach type of asphalt sealer has differ-
ent performance characteristics and
application traits. As a solid starting
point, it can be best to find and
work with a reputable material supplier
who can function as a business partner,
that will support best sealcoating practices
and successful business growth.
Girish Dubey, president of STAR, Inc.,
Columbus, OH, offered nine questions
to ask in evaluating whether a materials
supplier can provide the best business
support and function as a valued partner.
1. What is your supplier’s reputation in
the marketplace? Do other contractors
have good things to say about them? Ask
to see a minimum of five sealcoating jobs
Double Your
Production
completed using their sealer. Check with
the local chamber of commerce and Bet-
ter Business Bureau to see if there are any
negative reviews or comments. And also
check online review sites.
2. What is the supplier’s primary line of
business? Is it contracting or distribut-
ing? A business that either manufactures
using soft heating infra-red technology
in all your crack sealing & asphalt repairs
The fastest asphalt reclaimers and the most efficient
portable crack sealing equipment on the market.
Hot asphalt ready to
shovel in under
10 minutes
• Crack seal in HALF the
time with HALF the fuel
• NO flame damage to materials
and NO more blow-outs
• Retro-Fit Kits to outfit your
existing machines
[email protected]
317-710-2136
www.SoftHeatMfg.com
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