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Are you ready to seal your asphalt driveway? The first thing that you are going to do is buy the sealant to get the job done. However, it is easy to feel confused about the different kinds of sealants out there. Here is what you need to know about the different features of asphalt sealant. 

Years Of Protect

One of the first things that you'll notice is that different asphalt sealants offer different ratings for how many years of protection they can provide. Know that this is one area where you get what you pay for, and it really depends on your budget and how long you want to go between applying new coats of sealant. 

Sand

Sealants are going to have different levels of sand in them, which is used to fill cracks in the asphalt. More sand is going to help fill in those bigger cracks, and less sand will fill in small cracks. Sometimes this is listed on the sealant by saying how much sand content it has, and other times the sealant may say that it is best for big or small cracks.

Easy Stir Formula

Asphalt sealant needs to be stirred in order to blend the solids and water together before it is applied to your driveway. Know that some sealants have an easy stir formula, which is the difference between using a stir stick to get the contents mixed together or stirring it with a special attachment on a power drill. You may want to pay more for an easy stir formula if you will be using a stir stick to ensure the material's consistency. 

Drying Times And Temperature

There will also be differences in dry times between different asphalt sealants. Dry times may or may not be important to you, since it depends on how soon you need to be able to use your driveway after applying the sealant. Pay more for a faster drying sealant if you won't have much time before a car needs to be parked on the surface. 

You should also pay attention to the temperatures that the sealant can dry in. Some sealants are designed to dry in colder temperatures, which allows you to apply the sealant when the temperature is slightly above freezing. 

These are the basic features that separate the different types of driveway sealant. Not sure which one is best? Contact a professional to come to your home and handle it all for you. 

Reach out to a company like EnviroSealers LLC to learn more.