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“ The proportions of various ingredients in the mix design , manufacturer ’ s recommendations and specification requirements are of crucial importance for the desired performance of a sealcoating job . A proper understanding of these principles is invaluable to the sealcoating professional .” In general , sealing with additives provides benefits compared to sealing without . Additives are designed to enhance and strengthen the natural qualities of sealcoats by extending sealer durability and longevity . The principal benefits of the different asphalt sealcoat additives include faster dry times , better sand suspension , more flexibility of the final product , added durability , and altered viscosity .
As a final thought , here are a couple of sealcoating application tips for determining if a sealcoating job is ready for traffic that Poole offers based on his experience : “ Two mini tests learned from years of sealcoating are the ‘ 10-minute floor mat test ’ and the ‘ 20 steps and K-turn test ’. Using a floor mat from your vehicle you can judge whether a parking lot is possibly too wet to sealcoat . Leave the floor mat laying on the asphalt for 10 minutes . If you see condensation when you lift the mat at the end of the time , then it is more than likely too wet or humid to sealcoat that day . The ‘ 20 steps and K-turn test ’ is good way to judge if the sealcoat has dried / cured . Simple as it sounds , you walk about 20 steps across the lot and listen for the sticky sound that all contractors are all too familiar with when the sealcoat hasn ’ t dried / cured quite yet . If you don ’ t hear that sticky sound then drive down an aisle , pull into a parking stall , back out and proceed in the opposite direction . If there is no damage , then the lot is more than likely ready to open . www . callape . com [ 22 ] 1.800.210.5923