Protect your Asphalt Pavement from Harsh Winter Weather The first major snowstorm of the season just hit our region, dropping just about 2 feet of snow across the greater Philadelphia area and New Jersey. You’ve probably spent the past few days shoveling, plowing and salting your asphalt driveway and parking lots, knowing these can have negative effects over time. With well over 2 months of winter ahead of us you may be wondering how to better protect your asphalt against this harsh winter weather! Since asphalt pavement is an investment, it is important to be prepared for the snow, ice and fr ..read more

Do I need to Sealcoat, Resurface or Repave my Asphalt Pavement? Asphalt pavement is relatively inexpensive, durable and can last for many years when properly maintained throughout the year. Besides pothole repairs or crack filling services, there are other forms of resurfacing maintenance that will need to be done when your asphalt becomes worn, weathered and old. Asphalt surface treatments are generally broken down into three categories: sealcoating, resurfacing and repaving. Each solution is tailored to your specific needs depending on the degree of damage. Exit 7 Sealcoating outlines t ..read more

Why Businesses & Municipalities Need to Repair Potholes in Spring Spring has sprung in New Jersey, which means baseball, blooming flowers, warm afternoons and POTHOLES. Potholes occur when groundwater seeps underneath the pavement, expands when frozen, contracts when melting and weakens the asphalt. As heavy cars and trucks are continuously driving over the compromised asphalt, the pavement can collapse and create a hole. Potholes are so prevalent on New Jersey roads in the spring due to the thawing of the ground after a long, freezing winter season. Exit 7 Sealcoating, professional asphal ..read more

Tips to Reduce or Prevent Parking Lot Litter Litter is not only harmful to our environment, but it can also have damaging effects on your business revenue if it spills into your parking lot and left to rot. When trash, old food, garbage and bottles are strewn across your parking lot it gives a very bad impression to potential customers and can also become a safety hazard. Taking a few extra steps to prevent parking lot litter can go a long way in your reputation and improve your customer’s experience. Exit 7 Sealcoating, asphalt maintenance & repair company, offers several fool-proof tips ..read more

Asphalt Preparation Tips for the Hot Summer Season As the weather warms up, the snow & ice melt and your asphalt pavement is in clear view again. After an extensive winter of storms, plowing, shoveling and spreading salt, it is time to prepare your pavement for the next round of harsh weather. Summer asphalt preparation is very important for residential driveways, roadways and commercial parking lots to ensure the safety of all who drive or park on it. Exit 7 Sealcoating highlights 5 summer asphalt preparation & maintenance tips for commercial & residential properties. 5 Summer Asp ..read more

Winter Preparation Tips to Protect your Asphalt Driveway Whether your asphalt driveway is new or several years old, you want to make sure it is protected against the harsh winter temperatures, snow and ice. Since asphalt is naturally porous it absorbs water from the environment. The winter months can take a toll on your asphalt driveway, because the water trapped beneath the surface freezes and expands causing cracks and other such damage. There are several ways you can prepare and protect your residential driveway during the cold & snowy months. Exit 7 Sealcoating has highlighted several ..read more

Main Asphalt Pavement Enemies: Residential & Commercial Whether on a residential or commercial property, your asphalt pavement is an investment worth protecting. While it is highly durable and reliable for residential driveways, business parking lots and our precious roadways, it is susceptible to damage from both natural and human elements. In the asphalt maintenance & repair industry, there are 5 main asphalt pavement enemies. Luckily, as an experienced commercial and residential paving company, Exit 7 Sealcoating is here to offer a solution to the biggest challenges your asphalt pav ..read more