Treatment

Crack Sealing

Definition

A preventive maintenance treatment that fills pavement cracks with sealant to prevent water intrusion. Road Triage identifies cracks at the severity threshold where sealing is effective.

In context

Crack sealing is most cost-effective when cracks are caught early, before water reaches the base.

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