Professional Driveway Sealcoating #45 "Leaves, leaves, leaves."
Here we have Part 2 of our Giraffe Tools video. In part 1, we cleaned some outdoor equipment and parts of this driveway. A few weeks later we cleaned out some of the larger cracks and then filled them with our trowel-grade crack filler and for this job, that will be just fine. What we're trying to do here is give this driveway one or two more years before repaving. We let the crack filler set for 48 hours before coming back to sealcoat. People have been asking how do we measure or do we know how much material we use on these jobs. Im finally able to show that in this video. As I said in the introduction, this ended up being an incredibly windy day. As long as the driveway is sealed underneath, that's ok. You can see what it looks like "6 weeks later" at the end of the video. I was able to shoot that footage on Thanksgiving day. This driveway took 106 gallons to seal. I honestly thought it would have taken more. If you have anymore questions, leave them below. I will try to answer them unless the REAL EXPERTS get to you first. Thanks everyone for watching. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
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The product we are using is: ***Asphalt Emulsion***
What is an asphalt emulsion?
Asphalt emulsion is a combination of three basic ingredients, asphalt, water, and small amount of an emulsifying agent. In the same process, these components are introduced into a mechanism known as a colloid mill, which shears the asphalt into tiny droplets. The emulsifier, which is a surface-active agent, keeps the asphalt droplets in a stable suspension and controls the breaking time. The result is a liquid product with a consistency ranging from that of milk to heavy cream, which can be used in cold processes for road construction and maintenance.
Why use asphalt emulsions?
Asphalt emulsion does not require a petroleum solvent to make it liquid and in most cases asphalt emulsions can be used without additional heat. Both of these factors contribute to energy savings. Additionally, asphalt emulsions offer great flexibility in their application since they offer the end-user a great variety of characteristics not found in other paving and maintenance materials. Asphalt emulsions are environmentally friendly. There are little or no hydrocarbon emissions created with their use.
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00:00 Leaves
00:07 Introduction/blow torch
01:22 Crack filling
03:00 Prep for sealcoat
04:09 Asphalt patch
04:25 Measuring material
05:02 Equipment setup
05:50 Sealcoating
06:57 Paint brush
07:25 Sealcoating
08:49 LEAVES!
08:56 Sealcoating
12:15 Peace
12:23 Checking material
13:06 Before and After
13:24 6 weeks later
What is SEALCOATING and why should I do it?
1. Sealcoating protects and prolongs the life expectancy of asphalt pavement by filling surface damage and providing a protective layer to keep out damaging UV rays, vehicle fluids, and water.
2. The low cost of regular sealcoating can save you money in the long run. A properly maintained and sealed asphalt surface has an extended lifetime and reduces long-term repair costs.
3. With exposure to the elements, asphalt pavement over time becomes faded in appearance. A fresh sealcoat application enhances the appearance of asphalt, making it look and wear like new.
4. Sealcoating is typically done using one of two application methods: spray or squeegee/brush.
5. Sealcoating accelerates the melting process of snow and ice on pavement surfaces. This helps to protect against water penetration, rain, frost and snow damage.
6. To correctly complete the sealcoating process, the air and pavement temperature is recommended to be at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit for the duration of the application and for eight hours following the application.
7. Prior to pavement sealing, the asphalt surface should be cleared of all dirt and debris. In addition, minor repairs, like potholes and cracks, should be filled and vehicle fluids, like oil, should be properly removed.
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Пікірлер: 131
Never thought this was my thing but i love these videos . Great job all the way around.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. Thanks for watching, Sammy!
Beautiful job as always, Gregory. It's so interesting to watch details such as how you measure the tank level and fill cracks. I know creating these videos is a job unto itself, so thanks for taking the time to share your skills with us.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. And you’re right, it took longer to make the video than it did to seal this driveway.
Cool video. I like the fire in the beginning.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
🔥
That driveway was truly in need of some love. End result looks great, just in time for a family event,
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed. Thanks for watching.
im always supportive of your videos.......
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Yes you are. Thank you so much! 😊
Hey guys , you did a hell of a job to sealcoating this driveway, but at the end you did a great job 👍💪, i enjoyed it, thanks for showing 😃🫂
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Johann. Thanks for watching!
Wow!! You made the driveway looks so beautiful! ✌️🥰
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Miracles do happen! 😉
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Indeed they do.
Always an awesome job and the results are on point. Keep up the great work and the cool videos. It's like watching something addictive that I have to watch right to the end
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. Thanks for supporting the channel. 👍
Ahhhh, I was wondering who Mr. Helpie Helperton was... New Guy... Trainee... New systems purchaser??? Then I saw the house and recognized it was your folks place. That must be your Pop. Now I see where you get your dashing good looks from.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Yes! My dad came out and helped rough the job for me. I give him an A+. I’d hire him in a second. 😂
@raquelr87
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t realize it was Dad until he checked the mail. I was like wait a minute now lol
Came out looking great!
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian.
Thanks for the great video!
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
You guys do such a great job.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
So satisfying to watch.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
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Your choice of music is sublime.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
11 ай бұрын
Thanks. That’s the hardest part about making these videos:
Been does this for 7 years can't wait til next season
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
You and me both.
Those leaves were driving me crazy lol. Great job though
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
You and me both.
@raquelr87
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE lol
EU ADORO ASSISTIR SEUS VÍDEOS!!! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
Ugh he has such a soothing voice 😊😅
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
Going to have to do the same thing next year
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Good luck
Damn fall leaves. Looking like a hassle. Now do leaves ruin the seal or just get in the way? Cool stuff man!
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
They just get in the way. As long as it’s sealed underneath, you’re good. You can see the 6 weeks after at the end. It turned out just fine. 👍
@elliot8737
Жыл бұрын
@SEALCOATING IS LIFE I saw that. It looked great at 6 weeks. I was cringing cause your work is so persice when hundreds of leaves were falling i was like eeeeek. Dont ruin that solid job hahah!
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
It really didn’t effect it. 😌
Sick
Anything your Dad can't do? That job might have been fun too. 🤩
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
He’s the best dad in the world. I’m a very lucky guy.
Wow what a difference! Looks new. Not sure I would have paid to have that done if I was repaving next year.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
It was free for them 😉
@radfishguy6784
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE loud and clear
Exceptional preparation and overall result, however, with this been said I would consider Geveko ChipFill for those fatigue cracks, it is a resilient and durable repair and prolong the lifetime of the asphalt, it is worth considering
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
This driveway will be repaved soon. I didn't want to put too much into it.
Is that a cold mix, or do you buy it hot and put it on?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Cold
tremendous job! So how do you mitigate the wind/leaves issue? I'm worried the client would want the job redone
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
As linty as it’s sealed underneath, you’re good. There’s nothing you can do about leaves as you get into the fall months.
Hi did you use quick dry on this job? I have a sealcoat company here in Mass i notice if i dont use the quick dry late in the year it never dries or takes days?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Not for this one. We do use QSA. But for this job I waited until we had a 72 hour stretch of above 50 degrees weather and no clouds just full sunshine.
Hello, just started watching your videos. Do you use a go pro for your camera? I know the one on your head is but the far away shots is that a go pro as well. Very captivating and exciting to watch. Going to get started soon.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching. Yes, I use two GoPro 7s while I’m filming. One on a tripod and the other on my head.
Beautiful job! And do you work in winter too? And if you apply the sealer to the road, does ice always form on it?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. In winter I work odd jobs and do video editing. The black will help with ice melting in winter time.
Great job. Where did you get that chart ?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
I don’t even remember. We’ve had it forever. I’ll ask my partner.
@NORTHSEAL.
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE ok thanks
So what was it that you were measuring and what was that chart telling you to do? Seems interesting.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
I was measuring how much sealer we used for this particular job. The inches indicate how many gallons of sealer we have.
@joshdeskin6766
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE awesome! Thanks for the response
@rogerl8488
6 ай бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFEso you charge by the gal you use? I thought you measure and times it by the square ft and you give them a price. Example .20x100square or you do it differently?
I keep forgetting to ask this, and I'm sure someone has already asked, but how long do you have to wait for it to dry? And how can you look after your driveway once it has been sealed. Is there any special treatment?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
24 hours to walk and 48 to drive. Sometimes a little more and sometimes less. Keep it clean if you can. Try not to turn your tires at a dead stop.
Great work. Why bother if repaved in a year?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
I owed the owner a favor.!
Does your scraper (I know that's definitely not the right term lol) do a good job of getting rid of any leaves that fall on the surface while you are working?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
its a brush. All that matters is the the driveway is sealed underneath the leavers.
Where can I get the 5 gal. size crack sealer?
Doesn't the surface become slippery after sealcoating? Do u add something to avoid the slippery effect ? Thanks, asking becauze We have pretty cold winter in our region
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Is it slippery? #shorts kzread.infoAsJ8rEyX0gk?feature=share
@user-sy4qx4sb5p
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE than you Man
Was this your own driveway? If not it still turned out great!
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
My parents.
@Austin.8150
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE how much u charge them lol
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
@@Austin.8150 on the arm
@Austin.8150
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE haha nice !
Hello from Western PA! Do you buy your sealer in bulk or do you get it filled locally? If you buy in bulk, what brand do you recommend? Thanks!
Man that's a long driveway. What are you measuring and then looking at the booklet for?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
I’m checking to see how many gallons of sealer I used. People in the comments are always asking, “how much sealer did that job take?”. By measuring, I’m able to show exactly how much I used.
@angiebenedek7039
Жыл бұрын
Ok, thanks for explaining, awesome job🥳
Do use the sprayer system and just take the nozzle off so that it pours out
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Why don't you spray? #shorts kzread.info_21hq7Gikew?feature=share
You know after watching this video this is a good looking product its not a shiny black but a good looking black ... how gal u used on this job? I was going buy a 180 gal sealer tank to get started is that to big or to small or that will work for alot jobs? Thank you
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
6 ай бұрын
This job was just under 100 gallons. I made a video showing how I measured it.
@rogerl8488
6 ай бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE so 180 would be a great starter.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
6 ай бұрын
It depends on how much you’re planning on doing. Bigger is always better. You don’t want to fill up twice in one day.
Hey, how many leads you manage a month? On an average. What’s the Average customer value? This business looks interesting 😊🎉
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
can be up to 100
where can i buy asphalt emulsion .. and what crack filler works good
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
11 ай бұрын
Is there a Sealmaster near you?
Wish you’d show us the customers reactions
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
That was my parents house 😊. They were happy
how long before this stuff goes off?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
2-3 years
Hi im a sealcoater from western canada... i notice sometimes you wear face protection and sometimes you dont. Whats the concern when your using AE and not CT? - adam from romans sealcoating
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, the mask I wear is a dust mask, essentially. I have a lot of allergy and sinus issues. I wear my mask when im having trouble with my sinuses, usually in the spring/summer.
Which squeegee are you using?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
email me.
I bought a giraffe tools 150ft hose reel and after 5 months, it wouldn’t retract and has become useless.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry to hear that. Did they replace it?
Why do you guys only squegee and not use a spray wand?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Why don't you spray? #shorts kzread.info_21hq7Gikew?feature=share
@ryanleedham3643
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE gotcha; I appreciate the response!
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
🫡
What is the benefit of sealcot
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Check the video description
What the hell do you do now, damn leaves.
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
2 ай бұрын
they run the show
leaves are falling😫
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
This one was the worst I’ve ever seen.
What can i do im tryna start a business and dont have a pressure washer to use
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
What kind of business?
@broski7111
Жыл бұрын
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE sealcoating, and thanks for replying
I’d sit on a skate board
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
come on out 🛹
Why not buy yourself a torch and a small tank and melt the real stuff rather than that bs home depot stuff .I have been doing crack seal work and sealing along with striping for 20 yrs
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
👍
How did the leaves come off?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE
Жыл бұрын
they just grid out/fall off