Freeze-thaw does the damage
Santa Fe sees a long stretch of freezing nights and sunny days. Water gets into cracks during the day, freezes at night, expands, and pushes the crack wider. Repeat that through a winter and a hairline crack becomes a gap, then broken pavement. Sealing cracks before winter stops it at the start.
Our process
- Clean out weeds, dirt and loose material; blow dry.
- Rout where needed for a uniform channel.
- Hot-pour sealant — rubberized and flexible in cold.
- Finish flush or slightly banded.
Fixes
Individual cracks from about 1/4" to 1" — lengthwise, crosswise, along edges and seams.
Doesn't fix
Alligator cracking, potholes or heaved areas — those need repair.
Best timing
Early fall is ideal in Santa Fe — before the first hard freezes, while cracks are mid-width. Spring is the second-best time, to catch what winter opened up. For associations, crack sealing is the core of a yearly road maintenance plan.
Questions we hear
When should I seal cracks?
Early fall is best in Santa Fe; spring is a good second window.
How long does sealant last?
Several years when professionally applied. Check yearly.
Is store-bought filler enough?
It helps short-term, but many consumer fillers shrink or pop out after a Santa Fe winter.