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You may walk on new asphalt immediately,
but try to keep any vehicles off for at least 24 hours.
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Avoid turning car wheels or spinning out
for at least 7 days to avoid scarring and indentations
in the new asphalt. Most
scuffing will
disappear over time and use of the new asphalt.
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It is normal for loose gravel or sand to be present at
joints or tight areas for the first month or until rain washes
it away.
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In tight areas where the asphalt was hand applied and compacted
there may appear a different texture, this will not affect
the
durability of the asphalt.
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Small puddles of water may lay on the new asphalt despite
every effort to avoid this due to natural slope and drainage.
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It is recommended to back fill the edges of a new driveway
with soil approximately one inch from the top to allow for
proper
drainage and grass growth. The edges are the weakest part
due to lack of side support. Avoid driving off the edges
to prevent
cracking or crumbling.
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Asphalt sealcoating is a product that is applied to cured
asphalt to extend its service life.
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Seal Coating is recommended approximately six months after
paving to protect the new asphalt from substances such as
gasoline,
oils, sunlight, and other spilled materials.
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Latex and silica sand are mixed with a commercial grade
seal coat to provide the optimal result.
