5/6/2023 0 Comments Things crack![]() ![]() This can sometimes cause a difference in texture and highlight the contrast between the crack sealant and the sealcoat.īecause it is impossible to determine the severity of the crack from its appearance on the surface of the driveway along with the movement due to the freeze thaw cycle we cannot guarantee crack sealing. ![]() If this is obvious at the time of the service we will fill the crack with sand before applying the crack sealant. A ½” crack on the surface could be much wider at the base of the driveway causing the sealant to fail sooner than expected. Water seeping up from the stone base to the surface of the driveway will cause adhesion problems. The freeze/thaw cycle here in central Ohio is the main culprit of crack seal failure but there are other causes. Once a crack forms it is not a matter of if it will open back up but a matter of when. One of the most important things to understand about crack sealing is that the service is an ongoing maintenance item. If the cracks are structural in nature we will let you know and advise you on the most cost effective approach to take. If the cost of the service exceeds the benefits we will tell you. If a driveway has an excessive amount of cracks it is not cost effective to perform the service. Depending on the amount and type of cracks it can be a cost effective way to prolong the life of the asphalt driveway. It quite simply is the best cold pour product on the market.Ĭrack sealing prevents water from entering the base of the driveway causing structural damage that leads to potholes. It can be used to seal cracks up to ½” in width. Jet-Seal uses Brewer Everlastic, a dark blend of acrylic co-polymers and reinforcing fillers specifically designed to outperform traditional based crack fillers.Įverlastic is fast drying, exhibits minimal shrinkage and remains flexible over a broad temperature range. While even our alternative cold pour product (no heating required) has a contrast to our sealcoat the hot rubber product has a more definitive contrast. Besides the possibility of tracking the biggest reason we hesitate to use a hot rubber sealant is appearance. This product is the most effective product but there are downsides to using it for residential driveways. For commercial asphalt parking lots we use a hot rubber sealant. Jet-Seal uses different asphalt crack sealing products for different applications. We at Jet-Seal want to do all we can to help make your expectations realistic.Īsphalt maintenance is a comprehensive program consisting of among other things, crack sealing. A well informed customer tends to be a happy customer. This article will help you understand the crack sealing process. At Jet-Seal we put our customers first, which is why we wanted to write about residential asphalt maintenance so you can better understand what to expect. ![]()
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