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Crackfiller Questions

6.7 linear feet of coverage per pound of crack filler. This means you get 200 linear feet per 30-lb box of crack filler.
7,200 linear feet per half pallet of thirty-six 30-lb boxes, 15,000 linear feet with a pallet including seventy-five 30-lb boxes.

You can fill cracks as long as the pavement is 40°F or warmer. If it is colder but you need to fill cracks, use a heat lance to heat the pavement up before you apply it.

The best temperature for heating your material is 380-400°F (193-204°C); any higher than 400°F may severely damage the product. Prolonged heating can also damage the product - heat it only when you are ready to apply it.

Our crack filler has a shelf life of 10 years unopened. It's why so many of our customers choose to take advantage of our half-pallet and pallet offerings: the savings are so high that it is worth storing them until you need them. It can be stored outside; just cover it with weather-resistant pallet wrap and keep it out of the sun.

At that temperature, expect it to dry in 3-4 hours. It will continue to cure for another 24-48 hours, after which time you can sealcoat over it to help with durability.

At that temperature, curing is estimated at 3–4 hours, with continued curing over the next 24–48 hours. However, factors such as high humidity, nighttime temperatures, and application thickness must be considered, as they can extend the curing time.

Gator Patch is designed to fix alligator cracks on the pavement. To save money, apply Gator Patch only to the alligator-cracked areas, then sealcoat everywhere else for a uniform finish.

It is recommended to apply Gator Patch first, then apply the sealer. This adds additional protection and can extend the service life of the pavement.

Both coal tar emulsion sealers and asphalt-based sealers are compatible with cured Gator Patch.

Think of Gator Patch like peanut butter on toast. You want a smooth layer that covers the pavement and works down into the cracks, but not so thick that it’s all patch and no pavement.

For best results, apply multiple thin coats and let each coat dry before adding the next. Use a hard trowel or a stiff squeegee to spread it evenly across the surface.

Rubberized Hot Pour Filler is a better solution for this because it stays flexible due to its higher rubber content.

Rubber crack filler expands and contracts with heat and cold. Gator Patch does not have the same flexibility, so using it to fill linear cracks, especially working cracks, can cause the repair to fail and allow moisture and water to seep into the pavement’s foundation.

As soon as the crack fill comes back to ambient temperature (same temperature as the air around it), you can go ahead and sealcoat.

Yes, the cold asphalt patch product can be used to build up asphalt. Gator patch would not work for this use though.

Whether you used liquid cold-pour crack filler or rubberized hot-pour crack filler, it is best to let the product dry completely before applying sealer. Depending on ambient and surface temperatures, the actual drying time of the crack fill can vary. We usually recommend allowing crack fill to dry for 24 to 48 hours before applying sealer.

It is best to use silica sand. Silica sand is basically 99% to 99.5% silicon dioxide, meaning, it is pure, more stable, and is resistant to acid. Regular sand, on the other hand, contains a lot of impurities such as a mix of feldspar and other oxide minerals with very low silica content.

The AK4000 Hot Asphalt Box holds 2 tons of hot asphalt. Heated by two Tiger Torches.

Usually, you can keep unopened Gator Patch up to 2 years. After that long of a period, you have to mix it thoroughly. Ideally, store the Gator Patch around 50°F and not below 32°F as the product would freeze and would be no good.