Nationwide Crack Sealing Services: Protect Your Pavement with PaveConnect

Block cracks form a pattern of interconnected rectangular pieces, typically caused by asphalt shrinkage and repeated temperature cycles. If left untreated, these cracks can range from 1 to 3 inches wide and significantly impact the pavement’s structural integrity.

Edge cracks occur along the outer edges of paved surfaces, often due to poor drainage, lack of support, or vegetation growth. If not addressed promptly, these cracks can quickly expand, leading to more severe damage.

Also known as alligator cracking, this pattern resembles the scales on an alligator’s back. Fatigue cracks are commonly caused by heavy traffic loads and indicate structural weakness in the surface that needs to be addressed to prevent recurrence.

Longitudinal cracks are cracks in the pavement that run parallel to the centerline. They can be caused by poor joint construction, pavement shrinkage, or fluctuating temperature cycles. These cracks allow water to penetrate the surface, accelerating damage.

Reflective cracks occur when cracks in an underlying pavement layer propagate through to the surface layer. These cracks are common in asphalt overlays and require specialized treatment to prevent recurrence.

Shrinkage cracks are interconnected cracks that form a series of polygons, usually caused by volume changes in the asphalt mix or the base or subgrade layers. Proper sealing can prevent these cracks from expanding and causing further damage.

Transverse cracks run perpendicular to the centerline of the pavement. They are often caused by thermal expansion and contraction or reflection cracking from underlying layers. Timely sealing of these cracks is essential to maintain pavement integrity.