Asphalt Crack Sealing Long Island
Although asphalt pavements are economical to construct, you do not want to incur this expense more often than you must. If you maintain your pavement, it will have a much better chance of achieving a long life without costly repairs. One critical procedure that can help ensure these goals is asphalt crack sealing.
What Is Asphalt Crack Sealing?
Crack sealing is a widely used type of asphalt crack repair because it is considered a permanent fix. The crack is prepared by removing any vegetation, dirt, or trash from the void and the surrounding pavement. A crack sealant is applied over the crack, and, in some cases, the crack sealer may also be placed inside the void.
How Does Asphalt Crack Sealing Help Extend the Life of a Pavement?
Most premature pavement failures are caused by water penetration that has destabilized and weakened the foundation. When cracks are open to the weather, water can penetrate to the foundation in a relatively short time, and erosion can leave the foundation severely damaged. In the winter, the trapped water freezes, and the expanding ice inflicts even more damage on both the foundation and the pavement. Foundation repairs can be substantially more expensive than crack repairs, and you will likely have to also repair patches of alligatored asphalt and potholes that were caused by the damaged foundation’s inability to support the weight of the pavement.
How Often Should I Schedule Asphalt Crack Sealing Services?
Asphalt damage does not occur on a specific schedule, so the best solution is to ask us to inspect your pavement every spring and fall. We can then seal any significant cracks that have developed between inspections before they worsen. Typically, cracks that are more than about a half an inch deep or wide are considered significant.
Can I Conceal the Sealed Cracks With Sealcoating?
Sealcoating will not completely obscure an asphalt crack repair, so it is more aesthetically appealing if you repair cracks while they are still small. Otherwise, your pavement could begin to resemble a crazy quilt of disconnected repairs that will be obvious to even a casual observer.
Is Asphalt Crack Sealing Better Than Crack Filling?
Crack sealing and crack filling use different materials and slightly different repair methods. Crack filler becomes rigid and inflexible when cured, so the material cannot expand or contract when the ground freezes. The filler can break its bond and be disgorged, leaving the crack open to the weather again. Crack sealer remains flexible, so it can move with the freeze/thaw cycle. This is the primary reason that crack sealing is the preferred method for repairing virtually all types of cracks. However, alligator cracking typically cannot be repaired with either crack sealing or crack filling. Instead, alligator cracking usually requires an asphalt patch instead of a crack repair.
Let Royal Pavement Solutions Help With Your Asphalt Crack Sealing Needs in Islip, Long Island
We are an experienced and reputable Asphalt Crack Sealing Company serving Long Island businesses with an extensive list of services, including asphalt crack sealing, asphalt paving and patching, parking lot striping, sweeping and portering, asphalt sealcoating, concrete work, building maintenance, and site work. Give us a call at 844-777-7924 to request a free quote for Asphalt Crack Sealing services in Long Island & Islip, or use the online form to send us your information.
