You know the basic setup you need to sealcoat: a spray system, or a squeegee, a crack fill applicator. But not all jobs are the same, and consequently, equipment isn't one-size-fits-all. If you need help selecting the appropriate tools for the types of jobs you and your crew take on, here are some considerations to keep in mind while shopping.
A system with a spray wand works on small residential driveways, but the moment you scale up to a parking lot, that choice costs you time. Commercial spray systems with higher tank capacities and spray bars let you cover more ground per fill, which keeps the crew moving instead of stopping to reload. Before you buy, think about the largest surface you regularly coat and whether your current sprayer can actually handle it without slowing the job down.
Sealer separates as it sits, and if it isn't mixed properly, you end up with uneven coverage. Mechanical agitation keeps the mixture consistent throughout the job, which matters more on longer applications where the sealer sits in the tank for extended periods. A system without agitation is fine for small, quick jobs. Once the scale increases, you want that built-in mixing working for you the whole time.
Spray application covers large flat areas quickly. Squeegee application gives you better control on surfaces with texture variations or around edges. Some crews use both depending on the section they're working. If you're doing a mix of driveways and commercial lots, having both application options available means you're not forcing one method onto a surface that calls for the other.
Sealcoating over unfilled cracks shortens the life of the job. A dedicated crack fill applicator, whether a pour pot or a melter-applicator for larger repairs, lets you prep the surface properly before sealer goes down. The size and depth of the cracks you typically see should point you toward which setup makes sense for your work.
Now you know how to choose sealcoating equipment for your jobs. When you head into a project with the right tools already on hand, the work goes faster and smoother, versus improvising on-site and needing to make do with whatever's in the truck. At NAC Supply, we have all the asphalt sealcoating equipment you could ever need. Shop high-quality sprayers, squeegees, and more at affordable prices today.
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