Welcome To Top Notch Coatings!

We...are a locally owned Asphalt Maintenance Company.  Specializing in Sealing, Crack Sealing and Striping.

Our company strives to do Top Notch Work...

  We  always apply TWO coats of industrial grade sealant on every project.

Serving the following areas:
Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Livingston, Helena,  and Big Timber 

 

Why we recommend Seal Coating...

The primary reason to sealcoat an asphalt pavement is to protect the pavement from the deteriorating effects of sun and water. When an asphalt pavement is exposed to sun, wind and water, the asphalt hardens, or oxidizes. This causes the pavement to become more brittle. As a result, the pavement will crack because it is unable to bend and flex when exposed to traffic and temperature changes. A sealcoat combats this situation by providing a waterproof membrane which not only slows down the oxidation process but also helps the pavement to shed water, preventing it from entering the base material.

A secondary benefit of seal coating is an increase in the surface friction it provides. This is accomplished by the additional texture the cover aggregate adds to the pavement. With time, traffic begins to wear the fine material from an asphalt pavement surface. This result in a condition referred to as raveling. When enough of the fine material is worn off the pavement surface, traffic is driving mostly on the course aggregate. As these aggregate particles begin to become smooth and polished, the roadway may become slippery, making it difficult to stop quickly. A sealcoat increases the pavement texture and increases the surface friction properties.

Why we recommend Crack Sealing...

 Asphalt surfaces crack due to oxidation, shrinkage and groundsettling. Untreated, cracks allow water to penetrate the base layers, erode the sub-base and makes your asphalt susceptible to destructive freeze/thaw cycles. The best “fix” for cracks is to fill  them with hot tar. These repairs should last for  years, but are usually not permanent. Cracks less than 1/8th inch wide are not usually sealed.