Reliable Crack Sealing That Protects Your Pavement Investment Long-Term
Commercial property owners in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio trust Cardinal Asphalt Company, Inc. for crack sealing because trust is exactly what preventive pavement maintenance requires. You’re not calling a contractor for an obvious problem like a pothole — you’re investing in a treatment that stops deterioration before it becomes visible and expensive. That’s a decision based entirely on confidence in who’s doing the work.
Cardinal has earned that confidence throughout the greater Akron area over nearly four decades. Since 1994, we’ve sealed cracks across commercial parking lots, industrial facilities, and retail centers using routed crack sealing techniques and high-quality materials — because shortcuts in crack sealing just push the repair cost down the road. We back this work with a 2-year commitment to quality.
Crack Sealing Problems We Solve
- Active Working Cracks — Cracks that open and close with temperature changes require routed sealing to accommodate movement without breaking the seal
- Linear Surface Cracks — Longitudinal and transverse cracks that are beginning to widen and admit water
- Reflection Cracking — Cracks that have propagated up through an overlay layer from the pavement beneath
- Early-Stage Block Cracking — Rectangular crack patterns indicating surface hardening that can be arrested with timely crack sealing
Our Crack Sealing Solution
- Crack Evaluation — We assess crack width, depth, activity (working vs. stable), and condition to determine whether routing is needed and what sealant is appropriate
- Routing — For active or working cracks, we use a router to cut a clean, uniform reservoir into the crack that provides a bonding surface and accommodates movement
- Cleaning — Routed cracks are blown clean with compressed air to remove all loose material before sealant application
- Hot-Pour Sealant Application — Rubberized hot-pour sealant is applied into the routed reservoir, filling it to the surface level with a slight overbanding
- Curing — Sealed cracks are allowed to cure before the surface is opened to traffic
What Makes Cardinal’s Crack Sealing Reliable
- Routed Sealing for Working Cracks — Routing before sealing is the commercial standard for active cracks; unrouted sealing on working cracks fails prematurely because the bond can’t accommodate pavement movement
- High-Quality Sealant — We use commercial-grade rubberized hot-pour sealant with the flexibility needed to perform through Northeast Ohio’s temperature extremes
- Correct Assessment of Crack Activity — Distinguishing between working and non-working cracks determines the right treatment; we don’t apply the same approach to every crack
Why Choose Cardinal Asphalt Company
- Nearly Four Decades of Service — Cardinal has been protecting commercial pavement across Cuyahoga Falls, Akron, and Northeast Ohio through proper crack sealing since 1994
- Routed Sealing Capability — We have the routing equipment to perform proper crack sealing on active and working cracks, not just surface-applied filler
- Family-Owned Accountability — As a family business with community roots, our reputation depends on the quality we deliver on every job
- A+ BBB Rating — Better Business Bureau accredited with a consistent A+ rating
- A 2-Year Commitment to Quality — All crack sealing work is backed by our standard workmanship warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Is crack sealing the same as sealcoating?
No. Crack sealing fills individual cracks with a flexible sealant applied into the crack opening. Sealcoating is a surface-wide protective coating applied across the entire pavement surface. Both serve important roles — crack sealing addresses specific failure points, and sealcoating protects the overall surface. They are often performed together.
What types of cracks benefit most from sealing?
Active, working cracks — those that open and close with temperature changes — benefit most from proper routed crack sealing. Stable cracks in sound pavement are good candidates for crack filling. We assess each condition and recommend the appropriate treatment.
When is the best time of year to seal cracks in Ohio?
Spring and fall are ideal — pavement temperatures are moderate and cracks are neither fully contracted (winter) nor expanded (summer), allowing sealant to be applied at an average crack width. We can schedule crack sealing year-round except in freezing conditions.
Related Services
Maximize your crack sealing investment with these pavement care services:
- Sealcoating — Surface-wide protective coating often applied in conjunction with crack sealing for complete pavement protection
- Asphalt Maintenance — Comprehensive maintenance programs that schedule crack sealing, filling, and sealcoating at the right intervals
- Asphalt Repair — When crack assessment reveals structural problems requiring more than sealing
- Asphalt Patching — For crack clusters that have advanced to the point where patching is needed
Schedule Crack Sealing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Cardinal Asphalt Company, Inc. provides commercial crack sealing throughout Cuyahoga Falls, Akron, Stow, Hudson, Bath, Fairlawn, Canton, Kent, Aurora, Medina, Solon, Beachwood, Wadsworth, Brecksville, North Canton, and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. Contact us for a free pavement evaluation.
