Overall, asphalt preservation can take up 80% of construction costs, while costs for concrete upkeep is nearly zero. Only some joint sealing and annual cleaning is needed. “Without having the ...

Guoqiang’s team installed the sealant in two joints along CEBA Lane ... memory polymer has a weak bond with concrete,” Guoqiang said. “We add asphalt to the sealant to not only reduce ...

Existing cracks are easily filled thanks to a formula that contains sand particles—no need to add filler before sealing.

That is why it’s vital to do preventative maintenance on your concrete ... expansion joint. When weeds and grass start to grow in these, they need attention. “It is important to seal them ...

When concrete is poured, joints are typically left in ... Before saw cut and seal, cracks could start appearing in the asphalt within a year, as the concrete underneath moved back and forth ...

Attendees of a recent Local Roads Seminar were told that due to the high price of oil that has resulted in higher prices for asphalt, concrete has become ... grinding, and sealing all of the joints.