Not only does seal coating protect asphalt pavement against deterioration from UV radiation but also other harmful elements. This includes asphalt exposure to salt, chemicals, and petroleum products.
Court Avenue in Bellefontaine, Ohio, was the first street in the United States to be paved with concrete in 1891, while the first mile of concrete pavement was laid in 1909 on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. A major advantage of concrete pavement is that it's stronger and more durable than asphalt roads.
Considering paving with asphalt? You're not alone. Over 94% of the roads in the US are paved with asphalt. It's also used in 85% of general airport runways, from small local fields to international airports. To top it all off, 85% of US parking lots are paved with asphalt.
Did you know less than half of New York City's streets were paved in 1907? Many were unmarked and nearly all of the country roads were dirt or even nonexistent. When roads were paved, it was with wooden planks, cobblestone, or logs laid side by side.
There are several benefits offered by concrete parking lots. Not only are they extremely economical to install, but the long term cost is lower as well, since annual maintenance needs are kept to a minimum.
Because asphalt contains liquid tar, it needs about 3-6 months to cure fully. Until then, the surface will remain soft and pliable. Keep vehicles of the new surface for at least 7 days, and longer in hot weather.
