The most cost-effective way to extend the life of any asphalt surface. Protects against UV, moisture, and the 100+ freeze-thaw cycles Calgary delivers every year.
Sealcoating is the single most cost-effective way to extend the life of any asphalt surface. A professional sealcoat application protects against UV oxidation, moisture penetration, oil and gas spills, and the surface breakdown that leads to cracking and potholes. In Calgary's climate — where asphalt is exposed to intense summer UV, heavy rain, and over 100 freeze-thaw cycles per year — regular sealcoating is what separates a driveway that lasts 15 years from one that lasts 25.
Tiger Paving provides professional sealcoating and crack filling services for residential driveways, commercial parking lots, and industrial surfaces throughout Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Asphalt pavement degrades from the surface down. The liquid asphalt binder that holds the aggregate together breaks down when exposed to UV light and oxygen — a process called oxidation. You can see it happening: fresh asphalt is deep black; oxidized asphalt turns grey and brittle.
Sealcoating applies a protective barrier over the surface that blocks UV rays, repels water, and resists chemical damage from vehicle fluids. The result is pavement that stays flexible longer, resists cracking, and looks significantly better.
Blocks the ultraviolet rays that dry out asphalt binder and cause surface brittleness and greying.
Prevents water from penetrating the surface and reaching the base layer — the primary cause of potholes in Calgary.
Regular sealcoating every 3 to 5 years can extend total pavement life by 50% or more compared to untreated asphalt.
Cracks in asphalt aren't just cosmetic. Every crack is an entry point for water. In Calgary, that water freezes and expands — widening the crack, destabilizing the base, and eventually creating potholes or alligator cracking patterns that require expensive repairs.
Professional crack filling uses rubberized hot-pour sealant that bonds to both sides of the crack, stays flexible through temperature changes, and creates a waterproof seal. It's the single best return-on-investment maintenance action a property owner can take.
Tiger Paving offers standalone crack filling as a preventive service, or as part of a full sealcoating application.
Wait 12 to 18 months after installation before your first sealcoat. The asphalt needs time to cure and the lighter oils need to evaporate before a sealant is applied.
Sealcoat every 3 to 5 years, or when the surface starts turning grey and losing its dark colour. This is the maintenance interval that maximizes lifespan per dollar spent.
Sealcoating is best done between May and September, when temperatures are above 10°C and no rain is forecast for 24 hours after application.
Residential driveway sealcoating in Calgary typically costs between $0.25 and $0.50 per square foot, depending on surface condition and crack filling requirements. A standard two-car driveway usually falls between $200 and $400.
Commercial lots are quoted per project based on square footage, crack density, and surface preparation needed.
Compare that to the cost of a full driveway repave ($5,000 to $10,000+) and the math is clear: regular sealcoating is the cheapest insurance your pavement can have.
Every 3 to 5 years is the recommended interval. If your asphalt is turning grey or you can see the aggregate showing through, it's time for a new coat.
Wait 12 to 18 months. New asphalt needs time to cure and release lighter oils before a sealant can properly bond to the surface.
We recommend staying off the surface for 24 to 48 hours after application. Full curing depends on temperature and humidity but typically completes within 48 hours.
Before. Cracks are filled and allowed to set first, then the sealcoat is applied over the entire surface. This ensures a waterproof seal across the full area.
Yes. We provide sealcoating and crack filling for commercial parking lots, industrial pads, and multi-unit residential properties across Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Sealcoating is a thin protective coating applied over sound asphalt to prevent future damage. Resurfacing adds a new 1.5–2 inch layer of asphalt over an existing surface. If your pavement has significant cracking or structural damage, you may need resurfacing instead.