Pavement selection is often a forgotten element in determining the success or failure of a crack sealing program. If the road has alligator cracking, high density, multiple cracking, or poor subbase drainage, or structural damage, crack sealing will not solve the problem. In these cases the damage is too far-gone. If you try to save a pavement that has too much cracking, you will be disappointed with your efforts. The best candidates for crack sealing are newer pavements that are beginning to form cracks. Always begin your crack sealing program by sealing your best or newest roads fi rst. We can certainly extend the life of these roads. A good rule of thumb is to monitor roadways that have been resurfaced and consider crack sealing within three to fi ve years following the resurfacing.