EXPERT ADVICE
and construction procedures. The manu-
facturer of the crack treatment being used
is a source of information for determining
the final cure time before moving on to
the next phase of your project.
Evaluating Minor Cracks
After addressing wide cracks, check the
surface area for minor imperfections. Be
sure to thoroughly inspect the pavement,
as small breaks are often difficult to spot.
Although hairline cracks can be ignored,
contractors do have the option to fix
cracks of approximately 1/4 – 3/4 inches
wide. Proceed with treatment by clearing
the area of debris and filling with crack
sealant approved by the manufacturer’s
specifications.
Cleaning Oil and Grease Spots
Spots that have not already damaged
or softened the pavement should be re-
moved by scrubbing the area with deter-
Spots that have not already damaged or softened
the pavement should be removed by scrubbing the area
with detergent and flushing with water.
gent and flushing with water. Remember
that breaks in water indicate that linger-
ing grease and oil stains still remain — be
sure to continuously flush until a water-
break-free surface appears. Deeper imper-
fections can be removed by using a hand-
held propane torch to burn the affected
area before treating with an approved oil
spot primer.
Once cracks, oil and grease have been
addressed, remember to clean the surface
of loose dust, dirt, leaves and other for-
eign materials by sweeping, blowing or
flushing with water immediately before
applying pavement coating. Carefully
following the recommended practices
can ensure a smooth sealcoating process
that results in the desired end product.
Contractors can also explore additional
best management resources on the Be In-
formed. Seal Success. page of the PCTC’s
website. Customers will notice and appre-
ciate the extra care taken to assure a job
well done.
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