Sealed Cracks That Flex With Pavement Movement and Block Water Out
The outcome that defines quality crack sealing is straightforward: cracks that stay sealed through Northeast Ohio’s brutal freeze-thaw cycles, that flex as the pavement expands and contracts, and that keep water completely out of the base for years on end. That is what MRH Paving & Sealcoating delivers to commercial properties and homeowners throughout Cleveland, OH and the surrounding region.
Crack sealing is one of the highest-leverage preventive treatments in pavement care. When done with the right material, applied at the right temperature, into properly prepared cracks, it produces sealed joints that perform for years. We have been refining this process since 2004, and our crew applies it to thousands of cracks every season across the region.
What Crack Sealing Is
Crack sealing is the placement of specialized hot-pour sealant material into active cracks in asphalt pavement, creating a flexible, water-tight barrier that blocks moisture from reaching the underlying base while accommodating the small movements that occur with temperature changes. It is more rigorous than basic crack filling — typically involving crack cleaning or routing, hot-air lance preparation in some cases, and a higher-performance polymer-modified sealant designed to flex without breaking bond.
Types of Crack Sealing Applications
- Transverse Crack Sealing — Treating cracks that run perpendicular to traffic, common from thermal stress
- Longitudinal Crack Sealing — Treating cracks along the direction of traffic, often at joints between paving passes
- Block Crack Sealing — Treatment of interconnected block patterns, common in older oxidized pavement
- Reflective Crack Sealing — Cracks that have migrated up through overlays from joints in underlying pavement
- Edge Crack Sealing — Treatment of cracks along pavement edges, curbs, and drainage structures
- Pre-Sealcoat Crack Sealing — Crack treatment as preparation before a full sealcoat application
Our Crack Sealing Process
- Crack Evaluation — We assess each crack to determine width, depth, condition, and the right sealing approach
- Crack Cleaning — Cracks are cleared of debris, vegetation, and loose material using wire brushes, blowers, or routing as conditions require
- Surface Preparation — Adjacent surfaces are cleaned so sealant bonds to clean, sound asphalt
- Sealant Heating — Polymer-modified hot-pour sealant is heated to the manufacturer’s specified application temperature
- Application — Sealant is applied directly into the prepared crack, finished flush or with controlled overband as appropriate
- Cure and Site Cleanup — Sealant is allowed to cool and set; the work area is cleaned before reopening to traffic
Benefits of Quality Crack Sealing in Cleveland, OH
- Long-Lasting Seal — Properly applied polymer sealant typically performs for 3 to 7 years before re-treatment is needed
- Water Infiltration Prevention — Eliminates the primary cause of base failure, pothole formation, and accelerated cracking
- Flex Under Temperature Change — Polymer-modified material moves with the pavement instead of cracking apart
- Freeze-Thaw Resistance — Critical performance characteristic for Northeast Ohio winters
- Extended Pavement Service Life — Properties on regular crack-sealing schedules see significantly longer pavement life
- Cost Avoidance — Sealed cracks prevent the larger repairs that follow water-damaged pavement
Why Choose MRH Paving & Sealcoating for Crack Sealing
- 22 Years of Crack Treatment Experience — Founded in 2004, with continuous crack work across two decades
- 5.2 Million Sq Ft Sealcoated in 2025 — Crack sealing is foundational to that volume of work
- Quality Sealant Standard — We use polymer-modified hot-pour material, not budget alternatives that fail in a single winter
- Veteran Crew, Coordinated Application — Same team since high school, with refined application technique
- Honest Crack Assessment — Some cracks need sealing; some have progressed past it and need patching — we recommend honestly
- Commercial-Friendly Scheduling — Work timed around active operations, with most lots back to normal use within hours
Frequently Asked Questions About Crack Sealing
What is the difference between crack sealing and crack filling?
Crack sealing is a more involved process designed for working (active) cracks, using polymer-modified material and more thorough preparation. Crack filling is typically used for non-working cracks with basic preparation. Crack sealing performs longer but costs slightly more per linear foot.
Related Services
Crack sealing works alongside these complementary services:
- Crack filling services — Lower-cost treatment for stable, non-working cracks
- Pavement sealcoating — Apply sealcoat after crack sealing for full surface protection
- Pavement maintenance programs — Ongoing crack and surface care
- Asphalt repair work — When cracks have progressed beyond what sealing can address
Request a Crack Sealing Quote
Want sealed cracks that perform for years on your property in Cleveland, OH? Contact MRH Paving & Sealcoating to schedule an on-site evaluation. We will walk the lot, identify what needs sealing, and provide a transparent quote built around real conditions.
MRH Paving & Sealcoating, LLC
Phone: (440) 867-4766
Email: mrhpaving@aol.com
