Crackfilling, an integral part of pavement maintenance
Filling asphalt cracks in your driveway or pavement surface will be a very important part of extending the life of your asphalt surface.
The most important reason to maintain the cracks is because you don’t want moisture to penetrate under the asphalt surface. If water penetrates the crack and seeps under the asphalt surface, this almost always creates a soft spot whcih creates a pot hole. And if you live where the temperatures create ground freezing, then this moisture under the asphalt surface will freeze and push the pavement up. All of these conditions can be prevented by practicing good maintenance and keeping cracks filled as they occur.
“Singular” cracks occur naturally as the ground moves and as the asphalt ages. “Alligatored” cracks are signs of asphalt deterioration typically from lack of maintenance.
Cleaning the cracks prior to crackfilling is a crucial part of the crackfilling process. If the cracks are not cleaned, the filler won’t stay in place. A professional will never use a pressure washer to clean cracks as all this does is “push” water deep under the asphalt surface which can potentially soften the area and cause deterioration to your pavement.
Contact Rogers Pavement Maintenance in Cincinnati (513-791-9001) to obtain a bid to have your pavement surface professionally crackfilled.
