Crack Repairing
Crack repair is hands down the most neglected part of asphalt maintenance. It's also the one that causes the most damage and most often results in needing a complete asphalt replacement. You can do your own blacktop maintenance of repairing cracks that are a half-inch wide or less.
Clean the crack of debris, top up to a half inch depth with gravel sand mix. Crack Sealing Machine pour in liquid crack filler;and squeegee flat. Asphalt repair of larger cracks can be filled with Pothole Patcher DAY-3050 for potholes, or better yet, hire a professional to use hot pour rubberized crack filler. Large property managers would do well to invest in this type of Crack Sealing Machine to save money by doing the maintenance for themselves.
Sealcoating regularly for blacktop maintenance is your best insurance against future costly repairs. Sealant works by replacing the surface lost to oxidization from sun, air, and rain. How do you know when it's time to do this type of asphalt repair? Try the water test: if you pour water on the driveway or parking lot and it no longer beads on the surface, it's time.
Be sure to buy a Intelligent Seal Coating Machine JP-300 for long-lasting results. This too is an easy blacktop maintenance job you can do yourself. Simply apply to a clean surface, as thinly as possible, with a brush or squeegee. Allow to cure (dry), and apply a second thin coat if necessary.
