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Prevent the destructive impacts of the freeze/thaw cycle.

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Crack Sealing Steps

  1. Begin by choosing roads in need of crack seal, typically roads with a PCI rating from 90-65.

  2. Choose the proper material. Polymer Crumb-Rubber Modified (PCRM) has been tried and tested to provide the best performance over all 4 New England seasons.

  3. Make sure the equipment can keep the material at the specified temperature throughout the entire day.

  4. Set up traffic pattern to keep traffic off the material for approximately 5 minutes.

  5. Utilize a hot air lance and air compressor to clean/blow out and dry all cracks.

  6. For cracks with heavy vegetation, make sure the vegetation is completely cleared from the crack.

  7. Install the crack seal material into the crack void with a pressurized wand and 3” disc.

  8. Immediately after placing the material, install an anti-tracking material over the crack seal material to protect it from traffic pullout.

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An annual crack sealing program is the most cost-effective way to make pavements last longer.

With cooler weather fast approaching, now is the time to get on the schedule and prevent worse deterioration down the road.

Benefits of crack sealing

  • A critical line of defense against water infiltration
  • Greatly reduces potholes and future deterioration
  • Extends road life by 2-5 years
  • Treated roads can be opened quickly to traffic
  • Lowers overall cost of pavement preservation over time
“We have used indus’ diverse technology including crack sealing, micro surfacing, and cold in-place recycling. All have produced remarkable results at significant cost savings.”
— David S. BillIps, Director of Public Works, Westfield, MA