How long after paving can I drive and park on my new driveway?
We would recommend waiting 24-48 hours before walking or driving on your freshly paved driveway.
Do you recommend driveway sealcoating?
Once all the potholes and cracks in your driveway have been filled, we recommend following up with asphalt sealcoating. Driveway sealcoating protects your pavement from UV rays, rain, snow, sleet and automobile fluids. Your blacktop driveway will last much longer with a coat of asphalt sealer. Not only does the sealer protect your pavement from the elements, but it also prevents future cracks and potholes.
What is the typical lifespan of a blacktop driveway?
With proper installation and maintenance, your blacktop driveway may last up to 15 years. Keep in mind that freeze-thaw cycles, improper water drainage and heavy traffic can reduce your driveway’s lifespan.
How much does asphalt driveway paving cost in New Jersey?
Costs will vary depending on several factors such as the size of your driveway, whether it is asphalt overlaying or a completely new driveway and what extras may be chosen to finish and decorate the driveway. No two asphalt driveway paving jobs are the same. Contact us and we will be happy to provide a free site survey and no obligation quotation.
Will leaking oil from vehicles cause damage to my asphalt?
Oil, gasoline and brake fluids act like a solvent and can cause the asphalt to soften and break down the binder.
What is sealcoating?
Sealcoating is a layer of coal tar emulsion applied to asphalt pavement. This layer helps to protect against weathering and ultraviolet oxidation while providing a uniform black appearance on the asphalt driveway. Sealcoating should be applied every one to three years depending on how heavily trafficked the area is.
My asphalt driveway is cracking, can this be repaired?
Yes of course! Omega Paving & Masonry LLC has all the proper equipment and a skilled workforce to fill these cracks and prevent further damage quickly and economically. The sooner these asphalt cracks are repaired the better for your driveway.
What is asphalt resurfacing?
Asphalt resurfacing is the process on installing a new layer of asphalt on an existing pavement surface. This layer is typically 1.5” to 2” and is often known as asphalt overlays or pavement overlays.
Can an asphalt surface be installed over concrete?
Yes it can. If you want to switch your driveway from concrete to asphalt we can pave right over the existing concrete. There are a few things to consider before making the switch such as the stability of the concrete and the layout of the expansion joints in the concrete.
What are the benefits of an asphalt driveway?
The four main advantages of asphalt driveway paving are that its economical to install and maintain, its durable, safe and reliable and it is highly recyclable.