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Driveway Sealer - Academy vs. Collegiate?

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by msj67, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. msj67

    msj67 New Member

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    I'd like to get my driveway sealed and have noticed that Academy and Collegiate seem to be the 2 companies that seal just about all the driveways in the area. Other than comparing the prices of the 2 companies, can anyone provide a recommendation or reason that I may want to choose one company over the other? Thanks.
     
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  2. beahmer

    beahmer Member

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    try "Searching" the forums - this has been discussed several times before.
     
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  3. msj67

    msj67 New Member

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    Tried that but wasn't able to come up with anything on Collegiate. A few people had used Academy but I was also curious if anyone had used Collegiate. Thanks.
     
    msj67, Sep 12, 2007
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  4. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    I have used Collegiate many times and have been pleased.
     
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  5. Charlotte

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    I, too, have used Collegiate several times. Last year, they came out and applied sealer on what was forecast to be a clear day. Well, after they left, it started raining - misting, really. The sealer didn't dry and they came out and resealed it on a dry day - no charge. Shouldn't have been a charge, I know, but I think some companies would have tried to say the sealer would be just fine.
     
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    I have used Collegiate a few times, no problems. I would use them again.
     
    greggbroadlands, Sep 13, 2007
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  7. msj67

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    Thanks everyone for all the info - much appreciated.
     
    msj67, Sep 13, 2007
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    Academy is coming out today so stay tune for comments. I will also try and post before and after pictures.

    -Teak
     
    teak, Sep 14, 2007
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  9. BelindaTH

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    We are thinking about adding 12 inches to the one side of our driveway. The grass is dead there as we have to drive on it in order to get out of our garage.

    Any suggestions on a company that would add the 12 inches of asphalt and seal it?
     
    BelindaTH, Oct 3, 2007
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    I should have asked if this type of change has to be approved by the arch. review comm.? I assume it does????
     
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  11. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    Who won the vote on Academy vs Collegiate please? Thanks.
     
    Sealer1, May 25, 2011
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  14. vawahoo

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    I've used both and thought Academy did a better job, was more careful about splashes, etc. I believe they were also slightly less expensive.
     
    vawahoo, May 25, 2011
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  16. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    Those links are over 3 years old and point to older outdated material. Use the link provided by Curtis.Noel above.

    I edited my original post from 2007 to reflect the new links/locations.
     
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