Why Repair Cracks?
While asphalt pavement is designed to be flexible, ground movement or thermal expansion/contraction cycles may create more movement than the pavement can withstand. This excess movement ultimately results in some form of pavement cracking.
Crack filling is an integral component of an effective pavement preservation program. A scheduled program of pavement maintenance that includes sealcoating and crack filling increases the longevity of your asphalt pavement and provides maximum curb appeal. Sealcoating and crack filling is a fraction of the cost of repairing or replacing asphalt pavement. The key to effective crack filling and sealing is to repair and fill the cracks while they are small, as crack filling inhibits crack growth and keeps new cracks from forming.
Benefits of Crack Repair
Crack filling is the first line of defense in protecting asphalt, and it is the best way for a property owner to save money in the long run. Left untreated, asphalt cracks can lead to more significant problems, like potholes.
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Provides superior protection against moisture intrusion
— the leading cause of pavement failure. Left unfilled, cracks will allow rain and moisture to flow through pavement and erode base materials ultimately resulting in potholes and pavement failure.
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Prevents the loss of aggregate
from the edges of the crack caused by erosion from rain and moisture. By stopping the entrance of water, the rate of deterioration of the pavement is significantly slowed.
John Zarlengo Asphalt Paving offers knowledgeable service for all your pavement concerns and will help to keep your parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, and more strong, sturdy, and stable for years of continued use. We'll fill and seal cracks in the surface of your pavement to help prevent the need to replace your pavement prematurely.
