Why Airport Parking Lot Sealcoating & Striping Is Important in Gallipolis OH

Airport facilities have unique pavement maintenance needs compared to many other commercial properties. Between constant vehicle traffic, weather exposure, UV rays, and the need for clear parking lot organization, maintaining asphalt surfaces is an important part of keeping airport properties safe, professional, and functional.

Recently, Elite Pavement Maintenance completed a sealcoating and striping project at Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport in Gallipolis OH. The project included crack filling, two-coat FAA-spec sealcoating, parking lot striping, and wheel stop installation designed to improve both appearance and long-term pavement performance.

One of the biggest causes of asphalt deterioration is water intrusion. Once moisture enters cracks in the pavement, it begins eroding the base underneath the asphalt. During winter months, freeze-thaw cycles cause trapped moisture to expand and gradually turn small cracks into much larger pavement failures. Proper crack filling and sealcoating help reduce this risk while extending pavement life.

Before sealcoating began, the parking lot was thoroughly cleaned using wire brooms and commercial blowers to remove dirt, debris, and buildup from the surface. Proper preparation is one of the most important steps in any asphalt maintenance project because sealcoating performs best when applied to a clean surface.

After preparation was complete, cracks throughout the parking lot were filled using hot applied crack filler. Once the crack filling process was finished, our crews carefully cut in around curbs and concrete areas using brooms to help avoid overspray before spraying the larger asphalt surfaces.

The parking lot then received two coats of commercial-grade sealcoating. Applying a second coat helps improve durability, wear resistance, and overall appearance, especially in higher traffic commercial environments. The result is a darker, cleaner surface that is better protected from weather, traffic wear, and long-term deterioration.

Once the sealcoating cured properly, fresh parking lot striping was installed throughout the property. Clear striping improves parking organization, traffic flow, visibility, and overall curb appeal. New wheel stops were also installed to complete the project.

For facilities like airports, parking lot maintenance is about more than appearance. Properly maintained asphalt helps create a safer environment for visitors while protecting the property's pavement investment for years to come.

At Elite Pavement Maintenance, we provide commercial parking lot sealcoating, crack filling, parking lot striping, wheel stop installation, and asphalt maintenance services throughout Gallipolis OH and the Mid-Ohio Valley.

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673 Nicolette Rd Parkersburg, WV 26104
Phone: 304-916-6117
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