If you want to get the most service life from your pavement, crack seal early and often!
- Pavement cracking is inevitable – it is going to happen
- Sealing cracks quickly after they develop reduces the damage to the pavement
- The longer the cracks remains sealed, the longer the pavement will perform
- Visually inspect pavements every year to identify and seal new cracks. Cracks greater than 1/8” (3 mm) must be sealed to achieve the best protection of the pavement.
- Visually inspect previously sealed cracks every year to identify failures and repair as needed. If annual inspection is not possible, previously sealed cracks should be assessed every 3 years, the time it potentially takes for a crack to turn into a pothole.
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Why Crack Seal?
Approximately 75% of cracks in asphalt pavement form into potholes within 3 years if they are not sealed. In drastic comparison, only approximately 1% of cracks that have been sealed will form into potholes within 3 years.
Cracks are inevitable and are going to develop as the asphalt pavement continues to oxidize and deteriorate. However, crack sealing has been proven in studies to slow the rate of cracking. In one study, after 2 years of observation, 75% less cracking was observed in a pavement that was crack sealed in comparison to a pavement that received no treatment at all. Crack sealing can slow the rate of their formation in pavements over time.
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PAVEMENT PRESERVATION. Crafco Sealants are formulated to perform in a wide range of climatic conditions. All sealant specifications meet and exceed ASTM, Federal and State recommendations. Crafco is the only company that manufacturers pavement preservation sealants and the specialized equipment to apply them. |
BRIDGE SURFACES REPAIR. Pavement eventually cracks and deteriorates, this includes on bridges. Crack sealing is the most cost-effective method of pavement preservation. Installation is easy and bridges are open to traffic much faster than if the surface was ground and repaved. |
WE TEST EACH SOLUTION. We test in our 7 state-of-the art laboratory facilities allowing us to replicate our customer’s environment. Our customers can have the highest degree of confidence that the crack sealant they receive meets the highest standards of quality in the industry. |