What size cracks should actually be filled?

Anything from roughly an eighth of an inch up to about an inch across makes a good candidate for proper filling. Hairline openings usually close up under sealer, while wider structural failures generally need proper patching rather than filler alone.

Which season gives the best crack sealing results?

Spring and fall tend to work best for this. Mild temperatures keep the cracks open wider and let material bond and cure properly, whereas summer heat closes the openings up and can cause the sealant to set far too quickly.

How long does professional crack filler last?

Quality hot pour material commonly holds for several years and can reach a decade under favorable conditions. Kwiek Seal Sealcoating inspects previously sealed cracks during return visits to Burton, Michigan properties and tops up wherever movement has opened them again.

Can crack filling be done before sealcoating?

That is exactly the correct order to work in. Filler goes in, sets, and then sealer covers over the whole surface. Reversing that sequence wastes both of the materials and leaves a finish that shows up every single repair line.

Why do sealed cracks sometimes reopen later?

Pavement keeps on moving constantly. Extreme seasonal swings, an unstable base, or an active crack sitting under continuous stress can all pull the material away from a sidewall. Proper cleanout and correct application together make that outcome far less likely.

What is the difference between crack filling and crack sealing?

Filling addresses cracks that stay relatively still, while sealing uses flexible materials designed for openings that move seasonally with temperature. In practice the two terms overlap a good deal, and the material choice matters considerably more than the label does.

Are alligator cracks worth filling at all?

Generally speaking, no. Interconnected cracking means the base underneath has already failed, and filler cannot restore lost structure. Across 4 years, Kwiek Seal Sealcoating has recommended patching those sections for Burton, Michigan clients rather than simply sealing over the symptom.

Do cracks need routing before they are filled?

Not always, no. Clean, straight cracks with sound edges will often take material directly after being blown out. Irregular or raveled openings benefit from routing, which creates a uniform reservoir and improves how much of the sealant actually stays put.

Crack Filling | Burton, Michigan

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Kwiek Seal Sealcoating handles crack filling and crack sealing for asphalt surfaces in Genesee County, Michigan, along with Flint and Davison. Crack routing, cleanout, and hot pour application close that path, and the pavement repair stays cheap while the opening stays narrow.

In 4 years of asphalt maintenance, our team has watched a great many hairline cracks turn into potholes for one simple reason: nobody bothered to seal them while the job was still small and cheap. We clean 90% of cracks out properly, heat the material to the correct temperature, and apply a controlled overband that survives a passing snowplow. Send photographs of your surface through our contact page and we will give an initial view.

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