Paved surfaces are an essential asset for anyone in the real estate business. They make your place look organised and laid out well for your tenants. These paved roads are worth every dime you spend on them because of the immense aesthetic and monetary value that they add to the property. You should also be willing to take good care of them through proven protective methods like road sealing. In this case, sprayed seal designs should be the first place you look at. The sprayed seal creates a thin layer on the surface of the pavement, incorporating an additional layer of aggregate to make the surface non-permeable to water. Several things will affect the whole process and the type of treatment you choose. Here is a look at some of these factors:

Dominant Conditions of the Environment

Every geographical locality has a dominant set of weather conditions that prevail during the year. These conditions affect the sealing procedures and treatments at your disposal when sealing paved roads. Hot, dry weather is the best because it allows you to use a variety of treatments. On the other hand, colder environments restrict you to emulsion sealants. Essentially, the reason for using emulsion-based spray sealants is to reduce the risk of ravelling and cracking after applying the seal on the road.

Cold areas are harsher on road sealants compared to warm weather areas. They make most sealants brittle and less flexible.

The Condition of the Road

The condition of the road also affects the process and work that goes into sealing a road. Ideally, the road should be in near perfect for the sealant to work efficiently. If you have large cracks or holes on any section of the road, you will need granular overlays and patching before sealing the surface.

The Traffic in the Area

Traffic levels also influence the sealing process and type of road sealant that you choose. When vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles pass on the surface of the road, they generate severe friction. The friction affects the integrity of the seal and compromises the safety of the users. For example, friction between tyres and the seal wears some types of seals and causes them to 'polish.' Areas with lots of traffic require a single-double seal. It consists of a single layer of binding material accompanied by a double layer of aggregate. This type of seal is excellent at withstanding high levels of traffic.