Cracksealing
Cracksealing
Cracking is typically the first sign of pavement deterioration.THE PRODUCT
- Suit-Kote’s cracksealant is a quick-set, fiberized asphalt cement, custom mixed, and heated on a job-specific basis
- Comprised of high-quality PG 64-22 and polyester fibers
- Rubberized crackfiller meeting ASTM D-6690 Type II 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
OPTIMUM APPLICATION
- Any roadway showing early signs of cracking/deterioration
THE BENEFITS
- All-weather durability, quick-set, elasticity, and adhesion
- Minimizes surface water penetration, sub-surface ice formation, and traffic erosion
- Applied in dry weather conditions as low as 40°F
- High labor and material efficiency
- Effective use of maintenance dollars
THE PROCESS
- Removal of debris and moisture from cracks via air blasting
- Crack sealant is heated, mixed, and applied using an easily maneuvered all-in-one road unit (1,000 gal. capacity with on-board air compressor, heating unit, and mixer)
- “Extrusion” coverage method penetrates crack and provides 1½” lateral surface seal; surface depth of sealant is only ⅛”
- Crew consists of two sealant applicators, one air blaster, and one driver to keep labor costs at a minimum
