| What
are some guidelines to follow regarding my new blacktop driveway?
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Avoid
all automobile traffic for the first three days or longer
depending on the outside temperature. Walking traffic
is acceptable immediately after the asphalt has been
rolled and set. |
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During
the hot summer months you might want to water down your
driveway to help cool down and harden the asphalt. |
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Avoid
driving on the edges of your new driveway. The edges
are the weakest part of your driveway due to the lack
of side support.
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| What
can I park on my new blacktop driveway? |
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You
can park light automobiles after the first three days. During
the first 6-12 months of your new driveway, you should avoid
using jack stands, car ramps and bicycle/motorcycle kickstands.
You should also avoid steering back and forth, heavy truck
traffic and camper/car storage, unless you distribute the
weight evenly. We recommend using plywood under the tongue
jack and tires.
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| What
products are harmful to my driveway? |
Gasoline,
oil, anti-freeze, transmission fluid and power steering spills
and leaks, and road salts will harm the chemical make-up of
the liquid asphalt and result in unwanted holes or cracks.
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| Should
I seal coat my driveway? |
| Yes.
We recommend sealing your driveway within 12-18 months. Metzger
Construction does not provide the seal coat service. There
are several reputable companies in the area we would be happy
to recommend. Seal coating will help protect your new driveway
from harmful products, as mentioned above, and preserve your
driveway's natural beauty. |
