Cracksealing
The Solution for Preventing Damage from Cracks
The Product
- Suit-Kote cracksealant is a quick-set, fiberized asphalt cement; custom mixed and heated on a job-specific basis
- Comprised of high quality AC 20 asphalt and polyester fibers
- Rubberized crackfiller meeting ASTM-D-3405 is available
- For optimum performance, Multi-grade is also available with polyester fibers for crackfilling
- Aggregates are added to the mixture when sealing wide cracks
Its Benefits
- All-weather durability, elasticity, and adhesion; quick set
- Minimizes surface water penetration, sub-surface ice formation, and traffic erosion
- Applicable in dry weather conditions as low as 40 degrees F
- Labor and materials efficiency
- Effective use of your maintenance dollars
The Process
- Debris and moisture are removed from cracks via air blasting
- Cracksealant is heated, mixed, and applied using easily maneuvered all-in-one road unit (1,000 gal. capacity with on-board air compressor, boiler, and mixer)
- "Extrusion" coverage method penetrates crack and provides 1 1/2" lateral surface seal; surface depth of sealant is only 1/8"
- Application crew consists of 2 sealant applicants, 1 airblaster, 1 driver-cost, to keep labor costs at a minimum
Its Applications
- Urban highway, rural, and airport applications
- Ideal for minimizing crack damage to existing surface
- Ideal for preparing sub-surface prior to new overlays
