Crack Sealing Process | Interactive What happens when we seal a crack Drag the slider or tap a step to walk through the job. Looking down at the lot cut through here Cut through the pavement asphalt surface gravel base soil subgrade router compressed air heated kettle squeegee water runs straight in base soaks through and softens cut to a clean square channel same depth the whole run dirt and old material blown out walls left dry so sealant can grip hot sealant, poured at temperature fills bottom up, bonds to both walls struck flat, slightly proud of the surface sand on top so tires do not lift it water sheds off the surface base stays dry, pavement keeps its life base saturated 1The crack ← → Play The crack Rout Clean Seal Finish Reopen