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Asphalt Crack Repair

Asphalt Crack Repair

Waterproofing Tallahassee's Pavement Foundations Since 1998.

Asphalt Crack Repair

In Tallahassee, most parking lot cracks are ignored until they turn into potholes. It's an easy maintenance item to skip, but it's also the primary reason pavements fail prematurely. When a crack opens up, it acts as a direct line for our heavy rains to reach the lime-rock base underneath your asphalt. Once that base stays wet, it loses its ability to support the weight of a vehicle. You aren't just looking at a surface crack anymore; you're looking at a structural collapse.

We don't use "filler" or cold-patch. We utilize a 380°F hot-applied rubberized sealant that bonds to the asphalt to keep the water out and the foundation dry. It's the simplest way to protect the thousands of dollars you've already invested in your lot.

Our goal is simple: maximize the life of your pavement with safe, reliable function.

The 380°F Thermal Bond

Mechanical Cleaning: We use wire brushes to loosen debris and high-velocity blowers to clear the joint. If the sidewalls aren't bone-dry and free of vegetation, the bond won't hold.
Industrial Adhesion: Our hot-applied rubber is engineered for maximum thermal stability. It stays flexible through our rare North Florida freezes and remains structurally sound during 100-degree July afternoons, ensuring the bond never becomes brittle or fails due to temperature swings.
Industrial Thermal Bond: Filler products that are applied cold simply sit in the crack like a plug. When the pavement expands and contracts with the temperature, that plug pulls away from the edges, letting water right back in. We use industrial melting kettles to heat a federal-spec, polymer-modified rubber to 380°F. At this temperature, the sealant doesn't just fill the gap; it thermally bonds to the sidewalls of the asphalt, creating a watertight, flexible bridge that moves with your pavement, not against it.

Our Process

1

Mechanical Cleaning

Wire brushes to loosen debris and high-velocity blowers to clear the joint for a bone-dry surface

2

Industrial Heating

Heat federal-spec, polymer-modified rubber to 380°F in industrial melting kettles

3

Thermal Bond Application

Apply hot rubber that thermally bonds to the sidewalls of the asphalt, creating a watertight bridge

4

Overband Finish

A 2-to-3-inch protective cap that bridges the joint and keeps edges from chipping

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the crack still be visible after it is sealed with the hot rubber?
The crack itself, the open gap where water destroys your foundation, will be completely bridged. Our crack sealant creates a watertight, flexible bond across that gap. What you will see is a 2-to-3-inch wide band of rubber centered over where the crack used to be. This is called an "Overband," and it is a structural necessity. We don't just fill the crack flush; we leave a thin, protective "cap" that bridges the joint and keeps the edges of the asphalt from chipping. It is the signature of a completed job.
How soon can we drive on the sealed cracks?
Because we use a high-spec, hot-applied rubber, it cools and sets very quickly. In most cases, the pavement is ready for traffic within 15-20 minutes of application. Unlike cold-fill products that stay "tacky" for hours, our material is engineered to handle vehicle weight almost immediately without tracking.
Can you seal "spider-web" or "Alligator" cracks?
Technically, yes, and in some cases, it can help slow down further erosion by keeping the rain out of the base. However, we only recommend this as a "stop-gap" to buy you another season of use. If the damage is widespread, the amount of rubber required can become expensive enough that you're better off putting that money toward a structural patch. We'll give you the straight answer on whether sealing a failed area is worth your investment or just throwing money away.
How long will a crack seal last?
In our North Florida climate, a professionally applied hot-rubber seal typically lasts 5 to 8 years, which aligns with a standard sealcoating cycle. However, because asphalt is a flexible material, it is constantly expanding and contracting. While the rubber itself is engineered to stretch, the ground underneath your lot can still shift. Our goal is to maintain a watertight bridge for as long as possible to protect your base from the rain.

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(850) 545-1776
28+ years experience
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Serving North Florida

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