FAQ - Commercial Hot Rubber Crack Sealing Services
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Hot rubber crack sealing is a preventative asphalt maintenance process that fills pavement cracks with a heated rubberized sealant. The material flows into cleaned cracks, bonds to the asphalt, and cools into a flexible barrier that helps keep moisture, debris, and contaminants from reaching the pavement base.
Open cracks allow water, dirt, chemicals, and other debris to penetrate beneath the asphalt surface. Over time, this can weaken the pavement base and contribute to potholes, broken pavement, uneven surfaces, and expensive reconstruction. Sealing cracks early helps slow deterioration and protect the property’s asphalt investment.
The sealant is made from asphalt cement, synthetic rubber polymers, and specialized additives. It is heated until it reaches a liquid state, allowing it to penetrate the crack. Once cooled, the material remains flexible so it can expand and contract with the surrounding pavement instead of becoming brittle and immediately separating.
Phoenix asphalt is exposed to intense sunlight, high surface temperatures, oxidation, monsoon moisture, and repeated temperature changes. These conditions can dry out asphalt and cause cracks to spread. Flexible hot rubber sealant is designed to move with the pavement while helping block water intrusion during Arizona storms.
Hot rubber crack sealing is commonly used for commercial parking lots, retail centers, office complexes, industrial yards, apartment communities, HOA properties, private roadways, drive lanes, loading areas, and other asphalt surfaces exposed to regular traffic and weather.
No asphalt surface lasts forever, and crack sealing cannot stop all aging permanently. However, it can significantly slow pavement deterioration by reducing moisture penetration and protecting the base. It is most effective when completed early and included in a routine pavement maintenance program.
Not every crack is a good candidate for sealing. Working cracks and many common surface cracks can often be treated successfully, but severely deteriorated areas, structural failures, alligator cracking, potholes, or unstable pavement may require asphalt patching, resurfacing, or reconstruction instead.
Cracks must be cleaned and properly prepared before sealant is installed. Preparation may include removing dirt, loose asphalt, vegetation, moisture, and other debris with compressed air, wire brushing, or specialized equipment. Clean, dry cracks allow the hot rubber material to bond more effectively.
Yes. Commercial-grade hot rubber sealants are designed to withstand pavement movement and regular vehicle traffic. They are commonly used in parking lots, truck routes, loading areas, and industrial properties. The condition of the surrounding asphalt must still be evaluated to determine whether sealing or a more extensive repair is appropriate.
Yes. Crack sealing is generally completed before sealcoating so open cracks are treated first. Crack sealing protects vulnerable openings, while sealcoating helps protect the broader asphalt surface from oxidation, sunlight, moisture, and everyday wear. Together, they form a more complete pavement maintenance plan.
Pricing depends on the total amount of cracking, crack width and depth, pavement condition, preparation requirements, material usage, property accessibility, traffic-control needs, and scheduling. Properties that address cracks before they spread generally spend less than those that wait until widespread pavement failure develops.
Contact Camelback Paving, Inc. to arrange a pavement evaluation. Our team will review the cracking, traffic conditions, accessibility, and overall asphalt condition before recommending the appropriate maintenance approach and providing a detailed project estimate.
