Cracks can be resulted by different reasons, for example, time of year, temperature, traffic control and so on. When we use the crack sealing machine, it must to know the reason of crating crack.
Time of Year and Temperature
Factors that affects the crack sealing include the time of the year and the ambient temperature in which the treatment is applied. Crack sealing should generally be done during the winter months when the cracks are open; therefore, sealant can penetrate the crack easily. The ambient temperature should be between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
Safety
During the sealing procedure, the materials and the equipment involved can present safety hazards to both workers and the traveling public. It should be strictly adhered to that all safety precautions regarding material handling and the operation of the equipment. In Additional, construction workers should wear safety apparel such as long sleeved shirts, leather gloves, steel toed boots, hard hats, and adequate eye protection, in order to keep their security. Since hot sealants pour the crack are applied at approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit or more, and it must be have special caution during this operation.
Traffic Control
Traffic crowd is an important reason in today's society, so perhaps the traffic control is the most important consideration for a crack sealing procedure. It is necessary to make sure the safety of all workers and the traffic around the work area, and it should be installed proper traffic control devices.
