6 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CRACK SEALING

CRACK SEALING IS ALL IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE

Cracks are the root of all problems for pavement. Once a crack forms, water is able to seep through and erode the base causing deterioration. For that reason, crack sealing is recommended as the most cost-effective, preventative pavement maintenance procedure.

IDENTIFYING COMMON CRACKS

Transverse cracks run from the side of the pavement toward the middle or all the way across.? Longitudinal cracks run the length of the pavement, next to the centerline or near the middle of a drive lane. Reflective cracking happens when a pavement has been resurfaced and existing cracks weren’t treated beforehand; now those cracks reflect up through the new pavement and re-form. Alligator cracking develops when crack sealing wasn’t performed earlier in the pavement’s life. Once the pavement gets to this point, crack sealing will not be effective. The proper long-term repair is to remove and replace the affected area.

WHEN TO CRACK SEAL

The recommended time to perform crack sealing is in the spring or fall. Pavement expands and contracts with temperature fluctuations and, in spring or fall, the pavement is midway b/w its minimum and maximum movement. Treating cracks at this time of year enables the sealant to fill and seal cracks more effectively.

CRACK PREPARATION

Routing or saw cutting preparation involves creating a reservoir so the sealant has room to adhere to the side walls of the crack.? This procedure can add up to 40% to the life of the seal job. Crack preparation can also be done using compressed air.? A blower or compressor will blow out any dirt and debris prior to sealant application.

APPLICATION METHODS

Crack sealing tapes can solve all Longitudinal cracks and Transvesal cracks. easy no need to use any equipment to heat.

If unfornately this Alligator cracks and hotholes appeared, not worry we can use the net crack mat and pothole repair together to solve it. Same no need to heat and melt.

if you need to know more about our prouducts add whatsapp 008615092532199 or send email to : [email protected]