In order to preserve the life of asphalt pavement, asphalt crack repair is essential. Atlanta, Georgia has hot and humid summers but also averages 48 freezing days per year, subjecting your asphalt to extreme conditions that can cause cracks. Regular asphalt maintenance is important, and it is recommended that damage is repaired as soon as it is noticed.
Curry Contracting offers timely asphalt crack repair services. One crack in the asphalt can potentially create damage to the base, potholes, and a bigger repair bill for you.
What Causes Cracks and Why is Timely Repair Important?
Cracks are caused by exposure to the elements, stress from the axle loads, temperature changes, and moisture. When asphalt gets extremely hot, the oxidization process begins and asphalt starts to harden. This dries the pavement out, and as the asphalt is no longer pliable and cannot flex and move with passing traffic, it starts to crack. Once these problems begin to form in the structure of your asphalt, water and vehicular chemicals such as battery acid and oil will get into the material, causing structural damage. As this damage develops, erosion appears in your asphalt pavement, eventually causing sections to collapse.
Curry Contracting can help you accurately identify the type of cracking your pavement exhibits and accurately recommend the proper repair techniques for your specific problem.
If ignored long enough, cracks in your asphalt pavement can potentially ruin the structure and cause pavement failure. At this point, it may necessary to replace the asphalt. Timely crack repair can help avoid the high cost of replacement.
Cracks in asphalt pavement can also become potholes. These dips and holes in the surface are normally caused by continued worsening of another fault in the asphalt. Potholes normally mean the entire area needs to be repaved, as they can also be a sign of problems in the subgrade.
The Curry Contracting team of professionals have over 25 years of experience working as quality providers of sealcoating, striping, crack sealing, signage and pressure washing, and can help you protect your asphalt investment. If your property or business is in the Atlanta, GA area, call us at (770) 964-7460 or click here for a free quote today.