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    Asphalt Sealcoating Resources

    A field-tested 12-month sealcoat program plus the pre-application checklist we run on every commercial job.

    Overview

    Sealcoating extends the life of asphalt pavement by sealing the surface against UV oxidation, water intrusion, and chemical attack from oils and de-icers.

    Most lots in our territory benefit from a refresh every 2–3 years, with crack sealing and pothole repair handled before sealcoat goes down.

    These resources package the same playbook our crews use to plan the season and execute clean applications.

    Year at a Glance

    Spring

    Inspect, sweep, crack-seal, plan dates

    Summer

    Apply Pitch Black® sealcoat, restripe

    Fall

    Touch-ups & final crack seal

    Winter

    Document damage, plan next season

    What You'll Learn

    • When to sealcoat in MT, ID, WA, ND and SD weather windows
    • How to sequence crack sealing, patching, and sealcoat
    • Site prep, temperature, humidity, and wind thresholds
    • Re-stripe timing and tenant communication

    Who It's For

    • Property managers planning annual pavement budgets
    • HOA boards coordinating community maintenance
    • Facility teams running multi-site programs
    • Contractors building a repeatable sealcoat process

    FAQs

    How often should asphalt be sealcoated?

    Most commercial lots benefit from sealcoat every 2–3 years; high-traffic lanes may need annual touch-ups.

    What temperature is needed to sealcoat?

    Air and pavement temps should be 50°F+ and rising, with no rain forecast for 24 hours and humidity under 90%.

    Want Summit to Run This Program?

    We deliver asphalt sealcoating services across MT, ID, WA, ND and SD. Call for pricing on your site.