A cost-effective and beneficial repair for your asphalt parking lot.
Why crack seal?
Cracks form from continued moisture and weather elements. Heavy traffic, air voids, poor base, drainage issues, and oxidation coupled with water infiltration and the freeze/thaw cycle can wreak cracking Madness on your parking lot.
Crack sealing is the most cost-effective and beneficial repair that you can do for your lot. Not only will this type of repair fill these unsightly cracks, but it can extend the life of your parking lot significantly. Crack seal is a sticky and burning hot business, however, the results are quick and effective. This repair allows patrons to drive on your lot immediately following a crack seal.
Types of Crack sealing
The most common type of crack seal repair in the Commercial business sector is the Bandover method. Bandover provides bondage on either side of the crack, resulting in filling the void and protecting the crack from expanding.
Another player in the crack seal game is called GatorPave. Just like it sounds, it is used to cover any “alligator’d” type of crack. GatorPave can be applied by squeegee or trowel, and no heat is required! When budgets matter, this option is less expensive than the tried-and-true traditional asphalt repairs. Though it is a good option for those areas that need to be addressed but are not ready for full-depth repairs.
Recommendation
Recommendations are to fix cracks measuring 1/4 inch to 1 inch wide yearly or on an as-needed basis. The routing application is suggested for these measurements of cracks. Using an air compressor, the crack is cleaned, with hot-pour material injected into and over the uncut crack using a hand-operated wand and shaped into a band aid.
Crack seal the Jack out of your lot!
Quick, constructive and money in your company’s pocket. What more can your lot and budget ask for?