TL;DR
Sand load is the quantity of fine silica aggregate blended into asphalt sealcoat, usually specified in pounds per gallon of concentrate, to add traction and fill hairline surface texture. Typical residential driveway mixes run two to four pounds per gallon; too little leaves a slick film, while too much dulls the finish and accelerates wear under tires.
What it means
Sand load is the quantity of fine silica aggregate blended into asphalt sealcoat, usually specified in pounds per gallon of concentrate, to add traction and fill hairline surface texture. Typical residential driveway mixes run two to four pounds per gallon; too little leaves a slick film, while too much dulls the finish and accelerates wear under tires. Reputable sealcoat bids state the rate because sand and additives are where thin, cheap mixes cut corners.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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