Sealcoating Plus is a leader in asphalt maintenance, offering a complete program of
professional solutions which include; Asphalt Patching, Sealcoating, Crack Repair,
Line Striping, Manhole Repair, Sweeping, and Budgeting. Contact us today to get
started on your project.

ASPHALT PATCHING

INFRARED

Infrared repair* is a cost effective method of asphalt repair. 
infrared repair techniques are faster than cutting out and
replacing asphalt and they do not leave a joint around the
perimeter of a repair for water to seep into. Infrared
machines warm the existing asphalt in and around the
repair area to over 300 degrees Fahrenheit (the same
temperature that new asphalt is manufactured at the
plant). The soft asphalt can be scarified to mix with fresh
asphalt as needed, and then compacted. This is a
permanent and attractive repair that has recycled the
existing asphalt.

    *This asphalt recycling program is intended for repair of
existing localized asphalt pavement distresses not caused by weak sub
grade or poor quality of existing materials in adjacent areas.

Typical Repairs:

• Potholes
• Deteriorated Areas
• Sunken Utility Cuts
• Depressions & Poor Water Drainage Catch Basins
• High/Low spots
• Cracks
• Oil Spots

REMOVE & REPLACE

The remove and replace (R & R) method is the time tested way of repairing asphalt
pavements. R & R methods are more time consuming, require more manpower,
expensive equipment, and more material and therefore cost more than infrared
repairs. Instead of heating the existing asphalt to be repaired we actually remove
the area entirely and replace it with new asphalt from the plant. The major
advantage rip-out has over infrared is the ability to see the sub base (gravel or dirt)
and determine if it is the reason for the asphalt's failure in that area.

   Typical repairs such as listed above can also be repaired by the rip-out method.
The sub base can then be examined upon rip-out to determine its condition. If the
sub-base is the problem, then it can be repaired as well, thus greatly reducing any
potential reflection cracking or future failure.

MILL & REPLACE

The mill & replace method is very similar to the remove and replace (R & R) method
in many ways. In fact, it can be used in a very similar same way. However, it is
more versatile in the fact that not all of the existing asphalt has to be removed
which stretches your maintenance dollars. The asphalt is milled as necessary
(usually 1” to 2”) and that section is removed. A SS1H tack coat is applied for
adhesion between layers. We then install new asphalt as necessary to bring the
area back up to grade level. This method can have similar results as R & R and is
somewhat more economical.

SEALCOATING

Asphalt pavement should be sealcoated within the first
year it is paved. Sealcoating is the first step involved in
protecting your asphalt pavement. Simply put, it
safeguards asphalt by placing a protective barrier on the
surface and slows pavement deterioration. This service,
like most asphalt maintenance, needs to be re-applied on
a regular basis - usually every 2 to 3 years depending on
traffic volume.

There are many benefits to sealcoating your asphalt
pavement. The most obvious benefit of sealcoating to
most people is beautification, the "like-new"”appearance.
Sealcoating really does much more than this.

Sealcoating Benefits

• Lasts longer - approx. 300% (with regular maintenance)
• Saves money in cleaning and snow removal costs
• Stays flexible under varying temperature
• Stops raveling of aggregate
• Improves safety of the asphalt
• Beautification

Our coatings also resist and help protect against the following substances:

• Ultraviolet damage from the sun
• Gasoline
• Oil & Grease
• Deicing salts
• For a full list of things our sealer resists please click here. (PDF 444k)

Asphalt sealer can be applied by broom or spray methods, depending on the surface
and individual needs of the customer. We order our sealcoating material in bulk and
it is mixed at our facility to desired specifications. We add silica sand for a skid
resistant surface, and a latex additive to reinforce the properties of the sealer. The
latex additive helps the material to dry faster, increases toughness and flexibility,
and improves gas, oil and chemical resistances.

Note: All sealers are not created equal and not all contractors use latex additives
and/or sand in their sealer.

CRACK REPAIR

There are many causes of cracks in asphalt pavement,
oxidation from the sun, water penetration, freeze/thaw
cycle, and a poor paving job are the most common. Proper
crack repair will prevent water from penetrating the crack,
and provides a seal between the crack and the sub-base. 

Routing is a service that makes your crack repair last longer.
Routing can only be done on cracks that have not been
sealed with rubber previously. A mechanical crack routing
machine widens the crack to provide an adequate reservoir
for the sealant. This ensures that there is a sufficient
amount of rubber in every foot of the crack. (Routing is only
available on commercial properties)

The next step is cleaning the crack of dirt, debris and vegetation. A heat lance may
be required to remove heavy vegetation from the crack. In certain situations weed
killer may be applied as necessary to prevent future vegetation growth.

The final step is sealing the crack with our hot-applied rubber sealant. The rubber is
melted down from bulk brick form in a large thermostatically controlled melting
kettle and applied into cracks in a variety of applicator machines while still in its
molten form. This final product is a flexible crack, sealed from dirt & water, that will
expand and contract with the extreme range of temperatures we face in Michigan.
Please note that this service, like most asphalt maintenance, needs to be redone
on a regular basis - usually every 2-3 years.

LINE STRIPING

MANHOLE REPAIR

SWEEPING

Regular scheduled parking lot sweeping keeps your company looking neat, clean and
professional. It also keeps the dirt and debris from building up on the parking lot,
causing costly drain cleanout and other problems. We have a top of the line air
regenerative vacuum truck that does an excellent job of sweeping.

BUDGETING

Large companies strive to have five to ten year budgets. We can analyze the asphalt
pavement at facilities and help install a regular planned maintenance schedule. This
regular maintenance slows down pavement deterioration therefore saving dollars in
replacement costs later on.