November 2024

Staying on top of pavement maintenance is essential. Even minor cracks can evolve into major structural threats under the pressure of winter weather. American Asphalt, serving throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, offers sealcoating and crack sealing services to address damage before it escalates. Here, we cover a few of the most common threats to your asphalt pavement and how you can prevent serious damage with crack sealing. Common Threats to AsphaltAsphalt breaks down over time. Regular traffic and exposure to weather elements gradually take their toll, deteriorating your asphalt’s surface course. Certain factors, however, may cause asphalt to deteriorate faster than usual. Common stressors for asphalt pavement include:Traffic VolumesThough strong, asphalt pavement is only designed to support weights under a certain limit. Driving or hauling weights above this limit, especially frequently, will put more stress on your road surface than it’s rated to withstand. Excessive strain from constantly turning tires, heavier-than-expected loads, and heavier traffic volumes put added wear on your surface course. Seasonal ChangesWinter weather brings snow, ice, road salt, and water run off – all of which can be damaging to asphalt pavement. The constant cycle of freezing, melting, and re-freezing causes cracks to expand and expose subgrades to risk. Ice also forms in existing cracks and potholes, expanding and turning formerly minor damage into serious structural concerns as subgrades become saturated and soft. Incorrect ConstructionThough most damaging factors are related to usage or environment, sometimes the problem starts when the pavement is first installed. Premature deterioration from improper construction is often the result of improper subgrade compaction, poor drainage, or improper base thicknesses. This affects the pavement’s ability to withstand external pressures. Poorly paved parking lots are vulnerable to degradation. This is why it is important to work with an experienced company like American Asphalt to ensure the job is done correctly. Poor MaintenanceThough poor construction can make pavement vulnerable, lack of maintenance will destroy even the sturdiest of road surfaces. Once small cracks form, water begins to infiltrate the foundation. Expanding ice and operational pressures gradually deepen cracks. If property owners do not address minor damage as it develops, they may soon discover significant, costly breakdowns.How Crack Sealing Protects AsphaltAll these threats become more severe if the pavement is already cracked. A whole and unbroken asphalt surface has the strength and flexibility to withstand various challenges and stresses. As damage begins to form, however, that integrity is lost. This is why proactive maintenance and repair are imperative.Crack sealing allows property owners to address damage as it appears. This process uses a melter to melt hard rubber blocks into flowable liquid form. The liquid is inserted directly into asphalt cracks via a wand applicator. The material fills the crack, forming a strong flexible bond that restores pavement integrity and prevents water infiltration.This method is most effective as a proactive measure to prevent accelerated deterioration. It’s meant to repair minor cracks before they expand and begin to threaten your pavement’s integrity. Once cracks reach the base layers, more aggressive – and expensive – emergency repair becomes necessary. Pavement Sealing With American AsphaltIf you are a property manager, business owner, or are otherwise responsible for a paved property in New Jersey or eastern Pennsylvania, it’s your job to stay on top of crack repairs. Consider trusting American Asphalt as your partner. We have served our region for over 120 years with asphalt paving, bringing all the following benefits to our commercial customers:Experience: We maintain a team of over 200 highly skilled professionals who are knowledgeable about asphalt pavement and related services.Quality: Our team is backed up by a hard-working quality assurance department that ensures every job is completed to our exacting standards.Materials: We manufacture our own asphalt, giving us the reliable supply required to tackle big jobs with accurate estimates and a fast turnover.Values: We uphold core ideals of respect, honesty, accountability, and clear communication to build trust with our customers. We are also committed to ADA compliance.When you partner with American Asphalt, you receive the assurance of fair dealings, fast response times, and a high-quality finished product that will withstand the challenges of New Jersey winters.Protect Your PavementWhen it comes to asphalt crack sealing, the sooner you act, the more damage you can prevent to your pavement. American Asphalt delivers crack sealing and other asphalt services to customers throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Contact us today or call (856) 456-2899 to learn more.

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