"SealCoating" your driveway
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RE: "SealCoating" your driveway - 6/25/2007 8:48:02 AM
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ZYNE
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Dunno about that since my driveway is concrete but I did have to seal it regardless ... just bought the stuff from Home Depot the builder recommended, a bunch of rollers ... and to town we went lol .... Not sure how involved the stuff is you mentioned but between Les and I we had the drive way, sidewalk, inside the garage, and front porch done in about 8 hours. This of course involved a high preasure washer and concrete cleaner as well ... then waiting for it to dry before applying the sealer.
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RE: "SealCoating" your driveway - 6/25/2007 9:04:22 AM
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HummerGuy
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I don't like Home Depot too much either. Their policies are rediculous, as I posted about before. I have converted to Menards. I use the Hoe ****pot as a last resort now.
Anyway, does that sealer fill in the gaps or holes in the surface you are applying it on? Is it some kind of gel or just liquid?
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RE: "SealCoating" your driveway - 6/25/2007 9:13:24 AM
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HummerGuy
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My wife found a flyer for a company that specializes in sealcoating. They have a gaurantee and it's only $65 for a two-car driveway. I think that's a great deal so I'll probably do it. I remember the average price in our area was between $85 to $100. I just didn't realize it was that important. Another one of those "surprises" that comes with home ownership I suppose 
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RE: "SealCoating" your driveway - 6/25/2007 9:30:50 AM
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HummerGuy
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Well, thier site says they powerwash it, fill in gaps up to 3/8" deep, then apply the sealer. I think that's a sweet deal.
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RE: "SealCoating" your driveway - 6/25/2007 9:51:49 AM
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ZYNE
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Yep, that's about what they wanted to charge me for just the drive way too .. then add my sidewalks which yes, I have to maintain since it's on my property .. and of course my front porch .. they wanted over $400 by the time everything was said and done. I spent $75 on the sealant, I had the power washer already, and I think it ran me about $10 in beer too LOL! In retrospect I wish I would've had it done though ... and I'll probably do so next season when I need to do it again...
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RE: "SealCoating" your driveway - 6/25/2007 10:16:11 AM
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Injunfarian
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I use to be an asphalt sealer and trust me dont get the stuff you put on with a roller it looks awful and it is has stuff that shouldnt be on your asphalt, It is not completely oil based meaning it does seal your asphalt which is not good, asphalt needs to breath and expand/contract and with this stuff it will just crack it. I'd suggest getting it done professionally with a sprayer and 100% oil based liquid asphalt which is made up of the oils they mixed with the sand/gravel to make the asphalt. But be aware some companys cut the stuff with diesel to make more money so make sure that the spray is black and not brown.
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RE: "SealCoating" your driveway - 6/25/2007 10:20:19 AM
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ZYNE
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Never heard of roll on stuff for asphalt LOL! I figured they always slobbered something thicker on like you said ... I think concrete is far easier to care for myself and I'm GLAD I didn't end up with black top all the way up to my garage door!
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