Sealing cracks in your asphalt is a vital measure in protecting your pavement while ensuring a safe and attractive lot.
Asphalt crack repair is very important. Left as they are, cracks in your asphalt will not only get bigger, they will also lead to even bigger problems down the road. One of the main reasons for that is that cracks allow moisture to work its way beneath the surface of your asphalt, which can severely shorten its lifespan. Then vegetation can begin growing in those cracks as well. As the roots of that vegetation get bigger, they can begin to push up on the surface of your asphalt which, as you can well imagine, is going to cause even more damage.
If water gets beneath the surface of your asphalt, it can cause you even more problems, you should keep in mind that one of those problems could be large potholes. These are created by the soft spots which such moisture can cause. Worse yet, if you live in a climate where temperatures can reach below freezing, the ice that results from that can push your pavement up even faster than the roots that come from vegetation growing in the cracks. Repairing cracks is less expensive than repairing potholes, and a lot less expensive than replacing entire surfaces, so you should consider it as soon as possible.
One thing you can do to help keep your asphalt from developing those pesky cracks in the first place is to seal coat it. However, if your asphalt is already cracking, and you want to seal coat it, you will have to repair those cracks first. Whatever your needs are with regard to asphalt maintenance and repair, please remember that we are never more than a phone call away, and we would welcome the opportunity to serve you.