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Your asphalt pavement was built to serve a specific purpose, and your contractor based the design of your pavement on its purpose. For example, if you requested a parking lot that would be frequently used by heavyweight trucks, the thickness of the base layers and asphalt paving would be more substantial than if it would be used only by a few passenger vehicles. Subjecting your pavement to heavier vehicles than it was expected to support is a leading cause of cracks in asphalt pavements, but it is far from the only potential cause. No matter how well-engineered and properly installed your asphalt pavement is, it is virtually impossible to avoid all cracks. When you need asphalt crack repair in Waycross, GA or northern Florida or southeastern Georgia call for asphalt crack repair services as quickly as possible.
Why Are Prompt Asphalt Crack Repairs Important?
Asphalt pavements consist of three primary layers: the asphalt courses, the base, and the underlying soil, known as the subgrade. The soil and the base layers need to be well-compacted, stable, and strong to support the asphalt pavement and its traffic. Open cracks in the pavement are access points that allow water to get beneath the surface, then penetrate through the structure to reach the base layers. The water will pluck out material from the base layers, making them weaker and unstable. If the water continues its downward path, it can inflict similar damage on the subgrade. The pavement will become incapable of supporting even normal loading, so potholes, pavement subsidence, alligator cracking, and other serious types of damage can develop quickly. The sooner you have cracks repaired, the less time there will be for water to infiltrate beneath the surface.
How Do You Perform an Asphalt Crack Repair in Waycross, GA?
We begin by analyzing the pavement to determine why the cracking occurred. If a particular source can be identified, we can recommend ways to correct the issue to prevent future damage. Depending on the type and size of the crack, we will then typically recommend one of two repair methods.
- Crack sealing is the best technique for repairing working cracks. This involves placing a flexible sealing material over the top of the crack. In some cases, a little of the material may also be placed inside the crack. Crack sealing repairs typically last much longer than crack filling repairs, and they may be a permanent repair in some cases.
- Crack filling involves inserting a filler material into the crack. Unlike crack sealer, crack filler is not flexible, so it may lose its bond with the pavement or develop cracks of its own. This means that it is not suitable for working cracks because it would be a short-lived repair.
If you need asphalt crack repair in Waycross, GA, asphalt paving, asphalt repairs, asphalt sealcoating, parking lot maintenance, parking lot striping, or concrete work, contact Lay-N-Spray for assistance. We are well-respected professionals with a reputation for honesty, craftsmanship, and service. We would be happy to provide you with a free job quote, so give us a call at 912-816-4463, submit our request form online, or email Info@LNSPavementGA.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]