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Dark asphalt absorbs a significant amount of solar energy, which can cause pavement surfaces to become extremely hot during Phoenix summers. CoolSeal coating provides a lighter, more reflective surface designed to absorb less heat while helping protect the underlying asphalt from weather exposure and everyday wear.
ALK Asphalt LLC applies CoolSeal coating to commercial, municipal, institutional, and community pavement throughout the Phoenix Metro area. Our team carefully evaluates and prepares each surface before application to promote consistent coverage, proper adhesion, and lasting performance.
Whether you manage a commercial parking lot, public roadway, school campus, multifamily community, or another large paved property, CoolSeal can help you create a cooler and better-protected asphalt surface.
CoolSeal is a high-performance, water-based asphalt treatment applied over existing asphalt pavement. Unlike conventional dark sealcoats, it dries to a lighter gray, matte finish that reflects more sunlight and limits the amount of solar heat absorbed by the pavement. The product contains asphalt, water, mineral fillers, polymers, an emulsifying agent, and recycled materials.
CoolSeal serves two important purposes:
The City of Phoenix has incorporated cool pavement into its permanent street maintenance program. Its 2024 research with Arizona State University found that treated pavement reduced summer surface temperatures by up to 12 degrees Fahrenheit compared with conventional aged pavement during daytime conditions. Actual results vary based on pavement condition, weather, shade, application quality, and surrounding conditions.
CoolSeal performs best when applied to asphalt that is structurally stable and properly prepared. Before recommending the treatment, ALK Asphalt examines the pavement for conditions that could interfere with adhesion or long-term performance.
Your pavement may be a suitable candidate when:
CoolSeal should not be used to conceal serious pavement damage. If the surface has alligator cracking, depressions, extensive raveling, base movement, or widespread failure, asphalt patching, removal and replacement, milling, or another repair method may be needed first.
Our team will explain the condition of your pavement and recommend the services that best support the project.
Create a cooler, more reflective asphalt surface while supporting the long-term maintenance of your pavement. ALK Asphalt provides professional CoolSeal coating for commercial properties, municipalities, schools, multifamily communities, institutions, and other large paved areas throughout the Phoenix Metro area.
We will inspect your asphalt, identify repairs that should be completed before application, and recommend a treatment plan based on your property, traffic demands, and pavement condition.
Have an asphalt-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!
CoolSeal is a water-based asphalt surface treatment that is applied over existing pavement. Its lighter gray color and reflective properties help the pavement absorb less solar heat than conventional dark asphalt while providing a protective surface coating.
CoolSeal reflects more sunlight rather than allowing the pavement to absorb as much solar energy. The City of Phoenix’s 2024 study reported summer surface-temperature reductions of up to 12 degrees Fahrenheit compared with conventional aged pavement during daytime conditions. Results vary by weather, surface condition, location, shade, and other environmental factors.
CoolSeal dries to a lighter gray, matte finish. It does not produce the dark black appearance associated with conventional asphalt seal coating. The lighter finish is an important part of the product’s reflective performance.
No. Both are surface treatments for asphalt, but traditional seal coating normally creates a dark finish. CoolSeal uses a lighter, more reflective surface to provide pavement protection while reducing solar heat absorption.
CoolSeal may be applied to suitable asphalt parking lots, roadways, campuses, multifamily communities, recreational areas, industrial properties, and other large paved surfaces. Each project must be evaluated for pavement condition, traffic requirements, access, and project size.
Cracks, potholes, failed patches, and other damaged areas should be repaired before CoolSeal is applied. The coating is not a substitute for structural asphalt repair. Applying it over unresolved damage can affect appearance, adhesion, and performance.
No coating can prevent every form of pavement deterioration. CoolSeal helps protect the surface, but it cannot correct drainage failure, unstable subgrade, base movement, structural cracking, or damage caused by unusually heavy traffic. Proper repairs and ongoing maintenance remain important.
Drying and curing times depend on temperature, humidity, sunlight, application thickness, the number of coats, and project conditions. The pavement must remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians until the coating has cured sufficiently. ALK Asphalt will provide reopening instructions for the specific project.
Service life varies according to traffic volume, pavement condition, application quality, weather exposure, drainage, maintenance, and surface use. After inspecting the property, ALK Asphalt can discuss realistic maintenance expectations for the proposed application.
The best way to determine suitability is through a professional pavement evaluation. ALK Asphalt will examine the asphalt condition, identify repairs, review how the area is used, and compare CoolSeal with other pavement-preservation options before recommending a solution.
