Professional Driveway Sealcoating #32 “The Great Valley"
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Every time I think it can't get any better, it does. I was extremely proud of how this job and video came out. This particular job presented some challenges: a large parking area, lots of hardscaping to work around, small area around the storm drain, and me trying to work my drone (as seen at the end of the video).
For this job I was out sealing with my friend Michael. He's a great worker and did a phenomenal job, I think the video speaks for itself. Let me know in the comments what you think.
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00:00 Trim
03:38 Rocks
04:22 Trim
04:41 Blowers
08:29 Hose pull
09:45 Sealcoating starts
10:34 Head camera
14:14 Sealcoating
16:37 Front walkway edge
17:07 Sealcoating
19:58 Storm drain
21:59 Sealcoating
24:33 Sealer close-up
25:59 Sealcoating
28:58 Close-up
29:19 Sealcoating
35:55 Final Pass
36:18 Last edge
36:50 After shots
38:26 Drone shot
38:40 Go home?
The product we are using: ***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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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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Where are you watching from? Let me know in the comments below. ⬇️
From Johannesburg, South Africa🇿🇦
Wisconsin
SW Virginia
Mass
Do you guys use crack sealant? I havent seen you guys crack fill im just curious.looks good
Doesn’t matter what you do for a living, if you’re not putting 110% each day you’re not working! The attention to detail you put into every driveway is impressive!!
Thanks Brian. I always tell people, "if you're going to put it on the internet, it better be damn near perfect". It definitely puts the pressure on but what's the point of living if you don't feel ALIVE.
U have to. It's a very detailed line of work.
Just got home from sealcoating. You guys have motivated me and definitely helped me improve quality in my work
That’s great. Have you made any videos?
I'm in Louisville Kentucky. It's Saturday, 11:18 A.M. and I'm watching a 40 minute sealcoating video. My life RULES !!
E eu que estou no Brasil - Amazonas. assistindo a esse vídeo as 2:25 da manhã 😅😅🤣
The attention to detail is what sets you apart. I can’t overstate how much I admire it.
thanks JC
Great video. Still getting used to the brushes.. I see u guys use a very aggressive angle. I have mine the other way and drag for my fish swipe. Old squeegee habit. Gonna try changing the angle like u guys got. Push, and walk off to the side. I’m learning a lot from u guys. Thank u 🙏. I’ve been Sealcoating for over 20 years. I’m not ashamed to say, I learn something every tine I watch u guys. Thank you 😊
Right on. Do you find you're getting a better result from the brushes as opposed to the squeegee?
I’ve never touched a squeegee in my life. Been brushing since day one.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE it’s taking some getting used too. I still switch to a squeegee once in a while. Some surfaces I can save on material with a squeegee
What a lovely property👍🏼 I love watching you prepare the driveway nearly as much as I love watching you seal💕🙏🙏🙏🇦🇺
This one had a big prep.
I'm at work... Watching all the way from London U.K.
This is another of my favorite reels, and I especially enjoy the last 7 minutes or so. It's just so interesting to watch you deal with different issues that come up as you work.
Thanks Kimberly. Can you send me an email, please: Sealcoatingislife@gmail.com
Watching from New Zealand. Appreciate the hard work you put in to provide us with these videos. Beautiful job! 👍
Thank you
This was the nicest house/driveway/job I've seen yet!! I also finally saw a part ( around the drain ) where I thought sure.you would wash and once again you didn't. Just brush and blow. I guess washing isn't necessary. I'm learning!
Hey Guys, wow what a big Driveway , you did a great job ,amazing, i love to see your videos,great !! Thanks for showing, see you next time 👍😀
Thanks Johann. Im very pleased with the way this video came out.
That was a big job, great work. Watching from New Zealand.
Cant believe i miss this one 😜 so SATISFYING, especially the edge cutting! Love these videos with no background music, its the best so relaxing to me. Great job as always 👏🏽
This job and video both came out great. Thanks for watching.
This is what I call professional caulk coating, not those fake spray paint coatings that claim to seal a driveway. The amount of detail these guys go into is top notch. They deserve a big tip for every job they do. 👏
Thank you, Rocco. 4 foot brushes all day long.
I'm watching this video from Dallas Texas! I love the work you been doing with the videos. I also really love when your channel grew! Thank you for posting I've been watching since day 1!💖💖💖💖💖
Hey, IB. It's been a wild ride. We're closing in on 100k subscribers. Thanks for being a part of the journey.
Super profesionales, ha quedado espectacular, enhorabuena.
Thanks for watching
Nice job. Beautiful house!
Amazing property. A nice guy too.
Like Therapy... thanks for your detailed work.
Thank you for watching
That's incredible workmanship & skill. You guys are truly experts in your field of service. Excellent job! 👌👍
Thank you very much, I appreciate that. 👍
LADS WHAT A GREAT JOB YALL DID .....Seriously yall want to come teach the rest in this industry world wide over how do take care of a customers needs, absolute stellar work guys.
BTW Im watching all the way across the pond in west coast Ireland , Galway City to be precise about it, Thank you for sharing your video im sure from this job alone you have been flat out ever since as i cant fault your attention to detail and like i said above already absolute stellar work guys well done . pros at work for sure .
Thank you. I appreciate that comment. I always tell people: “when you’re filming, it better be perfect.”
When you moved the white stones 🥰 great attention to detail Pickering Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Great vid! Appreciate all the hard work :)
I'm from NE England
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate that.
Looks great. Chester springs Pa. Need my driveway done this summer.
email me: sealcoatingislife@gmail.com
You guys are on point! 🖤
Thanks RF
as always, very nice professional job fellas............
Thank you Jule
Absolutely gorgeous property!!
I could have sworn the sealer was brown, and thought how nice it looked with all of the stone around. Then I thought nah, it’s black and must be the sun hitting it oddly.
You’re a master at edging with the string trimmer!
It’s goes down brown, then dries jet black.
Estou no Brasil ( Rio de Janeiro), hoje sábado 12:42pm, sempre assisto seus vídeos
Belo trabalho!
Abs
Bom dia! Thanks for watching
Sooo gorgeous and perfect! ❤️
Thank you!! 😊
Awesome job on this driveway!!
Thanks Bryan
Southern Chester County Pennsylvania
Been sealcoating since i was 14 and now i do paving but you have taught me somethings and I appreciate your videos
Kennett Square by any chance?
@SEALCOATINGISLIFE close. Oxford
Great job and technique. I do exact same way. JFO Sealcoating.
Thanks for watching!
Man I envy the AE you are using. I am using sealmaster pmm and its thick and cannot sit for very long at all. Have to finish it quickly. Great cut ins as well. That front porch made me nervous just watching lol
Also watching from shepherdsville ky
Beautiful work - thanks for a long video, Gregory. 😊
I knew you were waiting for a longer video. I’m glad you liked this one Kim.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE ❤️
Side note: It's cool to see how you handled that very last edge with the bristle hand brush - different facets of the job and ways to correct issues are so fun to watch.
Great video. looks so good dry
Thanks Ray
This is awesome
Downer Grove ,Il today is are last day. Me and another employee were thinking, of opening our own sealcoating business. We both are the best and we are going to rock. BROTHER SEAL COATING!!@
Start making UA-cam videos about your journey.
Awesome drone!!!
Just for you Zev 😎
Love it!🥰
Thank you!
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE You're welcome!
Tudo muito bem feito👌🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷
watching from hull in East Yorkshire (UK) at just gone midnight.
going through all subscriptions and saw the little blue dot next to your name and started watching
keep up the great work
That's cool. What's your favorite local dish?
Well there's a right list lol
Sunday dinner with giant Yorkshire puddings
fish and chips of course.
but with me being from the UK anything beige and edible 🤣
I love it. Fish and chips is always my go-to meal if I see it on the menu at the beach 🏖
super job
Thanks
I know you've been doing that for a long time I love your attention to detail I bet you guys would be great at epoxy floors
I may shoot some of those videos in the off season.
Im mesmerised by this, dont know why but it looks kinda fun (like most jobs on the first week). Anyways, good job.
Thanks for watching
I had no idea I could use my weed eater to cut along the grass line that way, I thought I needed to buy a whole new tool. I will be trying this out. Thank you 🙏🏼
It makes a huge difference.
Your very lucky you have good help I wish I could find someone that works like your helper
It’s very hard to find.
Not the leaf! Watching from Louisville KY
Ive been there. We drove all the way there from Philly years ago. AND when we got there it was closed for renovations.
I am watching from Ypres Belgium.
Greetings! Thanks for watching.
Man the before driveway looks way better than mine
watching from Gillespie, IL, (Central Illinois) I currently have a parking lot striping business but have been playing with the idea of doing seal coating also. only problem is there is already a very reputable asphalt and sealcoat provider in my area that has been in business for over 40 years. Can I ask why you brush or squeegee instead of spraying the material on? You guys make it look too easy, great job.
Great vid as always! Do you also do crack sealing and spray? Would love to see those. From Montreal, Canada
Almost always cold patching for residential. We will hot tar and spray for commercial jobs. I will try to get one of those jobs on video this season. Thanks for the THANKS!
Had no idea what to expect but damn was that satisfying. Can you do this over concrete?
Thank you. Not with this product.
Hi there. What was that spray that you applied towards the end or at the end? Watching from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
It’s just water. Our material is water based, so if it gets too thick, we can just add water as needed.
Do you have any video where you made a mistake? Idk why but I love watching you guys!! You guys have great teamwork!! 👍❤️
What happened here?
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Ugh this reminds me of my drive way size, whew how much. I’m gonna have to have it seal by next year at the latest, yikes…
I saw a do it yourself video. At this size no way… gonna have to pay a professional. Dang it.
Yes. If it fits more than 10 cars on it, hire a professional. They should give you free quotes, so get a few and see who you like tho most.
From Lansing, MI. What specific type of squeegee brush do you use? Thanks for the videos.
Howdy. www.asphaltkingdom.com/ak-sealcoat-brush.html?r=F8s6cSkvlm&referring_service=link
What is a good material for the normal home owner to use and how long does this normally last? Great video and workmanship!
Most of the bucket-stuff you get in the hardware stores is pretty similar. Id say the application-method and preparation are the most important. Next year I will be doing some videos with the 5 gallon buckets you get at the hardware stores.
Great job! Please forgive my ignorance, just curious if the sealcoat fluid temperature is warm or hot when you apply it on to surfaces?
Room temperature. Thanks for watching
Like an outdoor room or an indoor room?
@@wayneguy6043 lmao
I assume this was about a $800-$1500 job? Nice work.
The close shot looks like liquefied Hershey's chocolate.
Yes. It crazy the colors it takes in different light. ☀️
Just started up sealing business myself. How are you guys storing the 3 ft squeegee brush after use? Does it require clearing or can I just kind of rinse it off for the day?
It goes into a brush box with water in it.
How long does the seal coating usually last? Warner Robins, GA And what are the best advantages of getting this done other than it looking great?
2-3 before reapplying. There more info in the video description.
How do you get your product? Does it come a bulk tank? 5 gallon buckets? Roughly how many gallons of product do you use on a big job like that?
We fill at a fill station. Usually 200 gallons at a time, plus sand and water. I usually have some footage on my UA-cam stories. I will be making a video in the future where I shot how many gallons we use per job. You will be able to count the pumps from the diaphragm-pump.
I’m in Cleveland, TN just outside Chattanooga. Do you have your own bulk tank of sealer that you fill the truck from or just fill the truck from a supplier?
Supplier. We usually fill every other day. We never go out with less than half a tank (275 gallons).
I’m watching from Ridgefield, CT. Do you do work in this area? Love your attention to detail! My driveway has cracks in it, so do I fill the cracks first before having it sealed?
We do not service that area. Yes, you can fill in the cracks before sealing. I would recommend this: amzn.to/3bk8ssg
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE Thank you. I will order this.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE How do I know which company is reputable?
@@angellas.1314 no problem.
Hey guys great work. I have a question. How do you push the sealcoat with the broom without getting it all over the place. You use a broom not a squeegee? I’ve been in the same line of work for years
That’s how I learned how to sealcoat. We’ve always used brushes. I think brushing is the best way to apply the sealer. It leaves tiny little lines that add traction for the winter months.
Plus it doesn't throw slurry around if you hit a tiny rock or something
Hello guys great video I've been watching it for quite a while now. I have a question all the edges could it be cut in with a brush instead of squeezing just asking.
Sure. People starting out usually use a paintbrush to cut in the driveways.
Hes using a brush😂
Yes, we’re using 4 foot brushes.
What was sprayed on the driveway just before the final pass at the end of the video?
Just water. Our sealer is water based.
Watching from Estonia. If I may ask , what is the square meter price for installation ? Cheers !
Last year it was around $0.20 per square foot.
What did you spray when you did that last pass? Just curious about this! Plus don't the little flowers/leaves which fall on it afterwards mess up the work or annoy you?
It’s just water. As soon as the sealer leaves the hose, it begins drying (water evaporating). We use a water based material. When the material dries faster than you can smooth it out, you can add some water to help you finish. ua-cam.com/users/shortsx40i9L8CRe0?feature=share
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE ah thanks boss! Cheers
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How long was the actual prep for this driveway?
About an hour
Hi there. If you were to rate your jobs which one would you rate as the most difficult of them all in terms of the corners and shape of drive way and any obsticles that made the job challenging
Thats a great question. I will make a UA-cam Short to answer this.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE Im looking forward to that. Thank you sir👍
Storage units with waterway
Hi I have a question what does the other machine do? Not the blower. Thank you for your videos i love it.
On the truck; one machines turns an agitator bar inside the tank to constantly mix the materials (sand, water and sealer), the other is an air compressor to pump the sealer through the hose.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE thank you so much for explaining im from South Africa have never seen this done here. You guys are amazing teaching me alot. Maybe one day start it in SA.
Do you use any addictive in your mix or just sand and water?
That’s it
Does sealant come in different colors? I had only seen black before but this looks brown? Awesome job btw. I’m watching from Nashville ☺️ I remember as a kid back in the 70s/80s watching my dad do this every couple years on our long driveway and how satisfying it was. Really brought me back.
This goes down brown, but dries jet black.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE it did look dark when you finished but couldn’t tell if it was black. Amazing!
@@GenuinelyJodi the thumbnail is after it’s pretty much dry. It will be completely black until it’s distributed by cars, nature, rain etc.
GREAT VIDEO IM WORKING ON STARTING MY OWN SEAL COATING HERE IN ARIZONA I AM STARTING OUT WITH SEALER IN BUCKETS FROM MY LOCAL HARDWARE STORES will that be ideal for residential? Thx !
Yes. That’s fine while you figure out what you’re doing and if you want to keep pursuing this job. Once you start doing more and more jobs you will want to switch to tank. Send me an email when your ready to buy a tank. Good luck! 🍀
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE thx a lot man what’s a good e mail?!
Contact@sealcoatingislife.com
What is a good liquid to store brushes in after use? water? I'm thinking these will have a longer life if drying out of brushes can be avoided. Any tips on maintaining brushes?
Just a brush box with water, is what we use
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE ty.. thinking any proper size capped PVC will work.
Are those squeegees or brushes you are using in the clip?
4 foot brushes
Great job guys I know that would be Mike Holmes Approved, nice clean lines and attention to detail 10/10 for sure.
I would suggest to the homeowner to pull that driveway run off grate near the house and clean it up and spray a rattle can of black Rust-oleum on it just to make it look nicer.
Cheers from Owen Sound, Ontario.
That would look good. My wife is Canadian. We go up a few times per year. Niagara on the Lake.
Chicago! What is that 3 wheel gas powered push unit with the drum in front called? Great work!
Push blowe. It’s a SCAG
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE I just saw a scag for sale. I think it's comparable to the f13 and f18
Nice!
@pullbackbaby it’s the best
Do you have any trouble getting sealer, or do you foresee a shortage any time in the near future ?
BTW, I’m in central Pa
For coal tar, yes. For AE no. I think coal is done indefinitely, only AE from here on out.
Was wondering what percentage of water you guys run in your mix? the company I work for just switched to asphalt emulsion and they are trying to run it at 20% with the same ratio of sand that they used with coal tar and something doesn't seem right about it.
Between 25-30. Anything less than that will dry too fast and leave streaks. You could probably do 20% if you were spraying.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE thank you for the quick reply. I tried telling this to my boss and the supplier. No one wants to listen. Our supplier actually said a 30% water mixture would break down the emulsion component to the sealer... Whatever that means.
I'm going to use your reply comment to me as an example and show them that it's okay to use a higher percentage water in the mix. thanks again
How long do your brushes last ?
2-3 weeks
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what product do you use? where do you get it?
We use AE and fill up at a wholesaler.
What is that thing the other guy is pushing around while youre using the blower ??
They are both blowers.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE I was just asking the same. It looks like a sewer rooter!
What are u guys spraying before the final pass and why?
Just water to help get those final footprints out. Our sealer is water based and it was drying too fast at the end.
water to help to stop the sealer from drying so I can take the footprints out.
Switched positions in some of the videos posted a year ago.
Yes we did. Sometime I like to do the "smoothing"
Do you service east stroudburge PA
What brushes do you guys use? Where can I buy them?
www.asphaltkingdom.com/ak-sealcoat-brush.html?r=F8s6cSkvlm&referring_service=link
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE Alas! Unlocking the next level! ty
Hello from Istanbul, Turkiye. Found you recently and loved the work. Coating looks brown while applying but turns out asphalt black when finished. I am a little bit confused this time. :)
Merhaba. Have you ever seen this? ua-cam.com/video/Fn-CZnNXijI/v-deo.html
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE Haha, Even I had never seen this before. :) Where did you find it?
@@me1ih I’m the guy with the skateboard.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE 😀 Sorry mate, I noticed after you said it. I'd love to hear the story. How did you come across each other?
I lived in Istanbul for 2 years when I was a model/actor.
Randallstown MD. Driveway getting sealed this week.
Ive seen some good companies come out of Maryland. "The Queen of Sealcoating" is located in Maryland. Let me know how it turns out.
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE I'm going with same guy who expanded my driveway and sealed it 3-4 years ago. He owns a paving company and does seal coating too. My neighbors who went with cheaper companies have to get there's done every year or 2. They questioned me on why mine lasted so long, he stated to me alot of those cheap companies dilute the seal coating with alot of water, he doesn't. Mine probably would've lasted another year but my neighbor cleans the snow off the driveway in the winter and his bucket scraped it in many places.
Snow plows are a sealers best friend. 👍
How much did you charge to do that driveway?
I don't do prices or locations. I'll tell you its around $0.20/square foot.
Martinsburg, WV using sealmaster PMM also.
How is your season going?
@@SEALCOATINGISLIFE going well. Looking for good methods on keeping Machine clean using PMM though. That stuck gets super thick quickly.
А когда разноцветную начнете делать?
You seal it for the weeds ?
check the description for more details.
How much did you charge for that driveway ?
I agree ☝️
I wonder how much it costs to do that property?
A good bit. 💰
How much does something like this cost?
$0.20/square foot
I heard that asphalt Emerson is the inferior one?
Yeah, coal tar is king but it's like the difference between asbestos and fiberglass.
Maybe wear cleats on your boots, so you don’t leave footprints and have to continuously “erase” your footprints? Just a thought. Great work though. First video of this kind that was in my suggested UA-cam feed.
Thanks for watching