Asphalt Crack Sealing
Crack sealing is a key part of long-term pavement maintenance. At Parking Lots Plus, we help Arkansas property owners protect their blacktop from water intrusion, deterioration, and structural failure with professional crack sealing services.
Crack sealing involves applying a hot-applied rubberized sealant into active cracks -- those that expand and contract with seasonal movement. Unlike basic crack filling, which targets stable cracks with rigid material, crack sealing uses flexible, rubberized compounds designed to move with the pavement as temperatures change. This distinction matters: using the wrong treatment on the wrong crack type leads to premature failure and wasted money.
What is crack sealing? Crack sealing is a specialized pavement maintenance technique that addresses working cracks -- cracks that shift, widen, and narrow as the ground beneath them expands and contracts through seasonal temperature cycles. The process involves cleaning the crack thoroughly, applying a primer when needed, and filling the crack with a hot-applied, rubberized sealant that bonds to both walls of the crack and flexes with movement rather than breaking apart.
Our sealants bond tightly to the crack walls, creating a waterproof, flexible barrier that resists further separation. We use commercial-grade rubberized sealants rated for the temperature extremes common in Arkansas, where summer heat can exceed 100 degrees and winter lows dip below freezing. This flexibility is what separates crack sealing from less durable repair methods.
Our process begins with a thorough evaluation of your pavement to identify which cracks are active and which are stable. We then clean each crack using compressed air and, where necessary, route the crack to create a uniform reservoir that holds more sealant and improves adhesion. The hot sealant is applied using precision applicators, then smoothed to create a clean, flush finish.
Unsealed cracks are an open invitation for water, debris, and chemicals to seep into your pavement. During colder months, freeze-thaw cycles cause cracks to widen and deepen, turning hairline fractures into structural problems. Crack sealing blocks out these elements, extending the life of your pavement and delaying more expensive repairs like mill-and-fill or full-depth reclamation.
For commercial properties, we recommend crack sealing inspections at least once per year -- ideally in spring or fall when temperatures are moderate and sealant adhesion is strongest. Contact Parking Lots Plus for a free pavement evaluation and maintenance recommendation.