Once these cracks have formed, the UV rays of the sun cause more damage by expanding the crack. Water can then seep in and settle in the base, causing more erosion. Since crack sealing can help prevent this from happening, it is a highly recommended cost-effective, preventative pavement maintenance procedure.
The best time of year to perform crack sealing is in the spring or fall when there is less expanding and contracting of the asphalt with extreme temperature changes like in the summer and winter months. Treating cracks at this time of year enables the sealant to fill and seal cracks more effectively since their size is more consistent.
Crack filling work is guaranteed by a one and a half year warranty.
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.
Another pattern of asphalt cracking known as alligator cracking develops when crack sealing wasn’t performed earlier in the pavement’s life. Typically, alligatored asphalt must be removed and replaced, and since the cracking will continue to spread, the entire surface can be destroyed in a relatively short time. 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.
