New asphalt as well as old asphalt should definitely be maintained with Hawk-Seal-E. As the sun dries out and oxidizes the surface, the asphalt binder breaks down. The asphaltenes (solvents) vaporize. This process causes the asphalt to shrink and lose flexibility. The shrinkage results in cracks. Many times the cracks first show up in the low traffic (low compaction) areas. Water enters the base and sub-grade through these cracks. This causes the base and sub-grade to become weaker. Unless this process is slowed, base failure and failure of the asphalt surface will result. In many cases, damage in low traffic areas is caused because the asphalt dries out, not because it wears out.

   Hawk-Seal-E will fill surface voids, successfully seal small cracks that cause big problems, enhance the existing binder and renew some degree of surface plasticity. As the naphthenic emulsion is absorbed into the asphalt surface, the co-polymers are also drawn into the asphalt binder. The co-polymers add strength and increase durability. Hawk-Seal-E actually becomes part of the asphalt surface. The result is a stronger, more flexible, non-slippery running surface that is highly resistant to the effects of sun and water.