Crack filling is for individual cracks; professional asphalt patching is for failed sections such as potholes, broken edges, or sunken spots. Superior Striping’s general guidance is to fill cracks up to about 1/2 inch wide and consider patching around that width or wider. Alligator cracking needs patching, not crack filling.
Key facts
- Crack filling seals individual cracks to keep water out.
- Patching repairs localized failed asphalt, including potholes and broken areas.
- Superior Striping fills cleaned cracks with hot rubber.
When is crack filling the right repair?
Crack filling is appropriate for individual cracks before they become potholes. Superior Striping uses hot-pour crack filling after cleaning the cracks and blowing them clear. Its general width guidance is up to about 1/2 inch. Crack filling is also part of its sealcoating process.
Crack filling and sealcoating do different jobs: one fills cracks, while the other coats the surface. Filling cracks does not repair a pothole. Read about crack filling if the damage is an individual crack rather than a broken section.
When does the asphalt need patching?
Patching addresses localized failures such as potholes, alligator cracking, damaged edges, sunken spots, and utility-cut repairs. These are different from individual cracks that can be filled. When damage extends across the whole surface, ask about paving or an overlay instead of assuming isolated patches will be enough.
Asphalt patching repairs damaged sections without repaving the whole lot. Do not use crack filling as a substitute for patching alligator cracking or potholes.
What should I ask before approving the repair?
Ask which areas need filling, which need patching, and what work is included in the estimate. Ask for the proposed method, project price, schedule, and when the repaired area can reopen. Do not assume a sealcoating timeline or price also applies to a patching job.
Ask for job-specific answers before approving the work. Superior Striping offers both services in Boise and provides free estimates. You can request an estimate for your parking lot.
Which repair should I discuss?
FAQ
Will crack filling fix a pothole?
No. Potholes need patching, not crack filling.
Can alligator cracking be filled?
Crack filling is not the repair for alligator cracking. Discuss patching the failed area.
Does sealcoating replace crack filling?
No. Crack filling seals individual cracks; sealcoating coats the surface. Superior Striping fills cracks before applying sealer.
Does patching mean repaving the whole lot?
No. Patching repairs localized damaged sections. Widespread failure calls for a different discussion about paving or overlay.
How do I get an estimate?
Call Superior Striping at (208) 249-2183 or use its contact form. Estimates are free.
Need help choosing the repair? Ask Superior Striping for a free estimate and describe the damage in your Boise parking lot.
