CRACK SEALING
To properly seal a crack, we first use heat-lance equipment to super-heat and clean the crack. This allows for superior adhesion of our direct-fire rubber. We also provide cold crack sealer.
How do APSHALT cracks happen?
First Stage
The freeze/thaw process and natural expansion will eventually cause cracks to appear.
Second Stage
The surface becomes brittle, tiny hairline cracks appear. Aggregate raveling creates rough patches on the surface.
Third Stage
Cracks deepen into the subsurface, further damaging the integrity of the asphalt. Water penetration into the crack and into the subtrate will widen the crack. If unattended it will eventually create a pot hole as shown below.
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