Cracks in asphalt pavements are inevitable and left untreated cracks will become dips, bumps and potholes.  Since sub-base deterioration begins when cracks appear, crack sealing is a necessary activity that is required to mitigate the infiltration of water and incompressible materials into the pavement structure.  With this, crack sealing should be considered the first line of defense.  

Proper crack sealing can add up to 50% to a pavements life… and for this reason alone…  ALL Pavement Management programs should begin with crack sealing.


Advantages of crack sealing:
·         Proper crack sealing can add up to 50% of your pavements life
·         Lower long term maintenance costs
·         No potholes
·         Improved pavement conditions


Advantages of routing prior to crack sealing:
·         Adds a minimum of 50% to the life of the sealant
·         Removes deteriorated pavement along the sides of the crack
·         Cleans the pavement in preparation of sealant
·         Increases adhesion of sealant to the pavement
·         Provides a minimum ½” x ½” reservoir for the sealant to expand and contract

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Pavement Management LLC
PO Box 273
Lee's Summit, MO  64063
816-246-5200  Fax: 816-246-5210