Set the temperature is too cold, the ceiling will not properly fuse with the asphalt and then it will also not settle in the usual rate it is supposed to. As we know from science class, cold tends to separate things while warmth makes thinks melt and stick together. That is all, when the combination of the two together melts into a liquid that dries up and give you that beautiful solid black look. Explanation of why the temperature mattersĪll sealcoating is a mix of the sealant put together with cracked asphalt. We do not want the liquid sealant to take days before it sets in, not only will it not look solid once it’s done, but it also gives a chance for leaves and debris’ to fall on the drying driveway.
When the temperature is below 50°, it is difficult for the pavement to dry quickly. Most people are afraid of not do their driveway when it is to cold, but you should also not do it when it’s too hot. Having that said, the best temperature is right around 70°. Those numbers are not for nothing, the manufacturer has to go through a testing process to make sure it first passes the standards and then they also let you know a sweet spot in the range of temperature that particular ceiling works best. Every sealant has some instructions in the back that can guide you and let you know what temperature it is best applied on. This comes down to the manufacturer recommendations about the type of ceiling your driveway contractor are using. However, before I go into that I’ll like to advice you some best practices depending on which contractor you hire to do the job. In this article we’re going to give you some solid numbers so you can know what to work with. First I would like to address the fact that there is no one exact temperature – there’s a range that works well.
People are always worried about if the temperature is perfect to get their driveway finally done. This is probably one of the most common questions we get asked all the time. What is the best temperature to Sealcoat Your Driveway
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