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Autumn brings cracked skin and asphalt. You heard it right. The dry weather can cause asphalt to crack and seem weary, invoking the need for asphalt repair. But how do you know if the problem needs resolving with a sealer or a crack sealer? And more importantly, what is the difference between the two?
Proline Parking Lot Maintenance, Inc., the Greater Charlotte Area's #1 Pavement Maintenance Company, brings you this informative blog post about the difference between sealers and crack sealers and the best-suited conditions for each.
A sealer is a liquid coating applied to the surface of the asphalt. It seeps into minor cracks and fills them, binding the asphalt together and protecting it from moisture and further damage. Materials for seal coating can be refined coal tar, asphalt emulsion, or acrylic.
You don't have to wait for your asphalt to show the signs of wear and tear. The preventive properties of a seal coat can help your asphalt acquire a fresh look and save it before autumn sets in.
Unlike a seal coat having preventive qualities, a crack sealer is used for restoration purposes. Rubber, cement, and asphalt are some of the materials used for asphalt crack sealer. This is applied to the surface of the asphalt when it begins to crack or wear off and later sealed with a sealer or seal coat.
You can use an asphalt crack sealer to level out the asphalt surface. This is often done before applying a seal coat.
There are two types of crack sealers: hot and cold. Hot asphalt crack sealers are applied using a kettle filled with hot tar. Cold crack sealers, on the other hand, do not require heat.
Crack sealers restore the damage in the form of cracks and gaps and help repair asphalt. Depending on your asphalt's age and current state, you can get it repaired with a crack sealer in no time.
To avail of the professional services of repairing or preparing your asphalt in Charlotte, NC, contact Proline Parking Lot Maintenance, Inc. We offer top-of-the-line asphalt crack sealing services while ensuring our clients receive the best value for their money.