Asphalt crack sealing is an important step to take for the maintenance of your asphalt surface because it helps to prevent larger maintenance projects down the road. Even the smallest cracks can easily turn into larger cracks, craters and dangerous potholes. Done properly and frequently, asphalt crack sealing can easily extend the life of your asphalt.
Sunlight. Much like a sunburn, UV rays from the sun will age asphalt pavements. Through a process called oxidation, the UV rays cause the asphalt pavement to become gradually harder over time and eventually becoming brittle. The aged, brittle asphalt can crack much easier when exposed to traffic loadings or changing seasons.
