Chicago Patching & Crack Sealing
Crack sealer is an elastic material designed to seal joints and cracks against moisture infiltration into the subgrade. Moisture is one of the leading causes of pavement failure, so it is essential that asphalt cracking is attended to promptly in order to extend the life of the pavement and save money long-term.
Sealing Your Chicago Asphalt
Chicago asphalt seal coating is important because although asphalt has great waterproofing and adhesive properties, it also has some rather serious flaws that relate to its chemical makeup which provides easy access to weather, salts, and chemicals that destroy the asphalt molecules. As these molecules are destroyed, asphalt will lose much of its original properties, such as waterproofing and binding. The first visual sign of this is a change in color from black to brown to gray. As Chicago asphalt is a byproduct of petroleum distillation processes, it is easily dissolved by the many other products that are also derived from petroleum. This is because these individual items come from the same source, and therefore have a natural affinity for each other and will try to rejoin when put together again. Therefore, oil and gasoline both work to easily dissolve asphalt, which contains many very similar chemicals.
Seal Coating can help preserve your Asphalt:
- Acts as Sunblock - Shields against drying action of the sun.
- Weatherproofs - Prevents water seepage.
- Saves $$$ - For pennies a square foot, a proper maintence schedule can prevent a costly replacement bill.
- Resists Gas, Oil, and Salt - Protects against harsh chemicals.
- Is Low Maintenance - The smooth surface makes sweeping and general maintence easier and cheaper.
If you are looking for Chicago Asphalt Sealing and Paving for your business, please call 773-763-7600 or complete our online request form.