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10 STEPS
Cold Canadian winters and humid summers can be tough on asphalt- it's time to repair any cracks that the seasons may have left behind.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
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Check the weather - aim for a dry day over 5 degrees
Double check the label as application temperatures may vary
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Use a broom or wire brush to to clean all the dirt out of the cracks
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Grab a can of Asphalt Driveway Crack Filler
Read all the warning labels
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Place your finger on the cap and shake well
Approximately 2 minutes
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Cut the spout tip to the desired width
Ensure the spout width is smaller than the crack
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Squeeze the Asphalt Driveway Crack Filler into the cracks
If the crack is 1/4 inch or less in width/depth, only one application is necessary
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If the crack is deeper than ¼ inch, squeeze a first application of asphalt driveway crack filler
Then, add fine sand to a 1/4 inch from the surface - then add another layer of crack filler to top it off
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Add another layer of crack filler to top it off
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Use a generous helping of the crack filler, overfilling each crack to allow the filler to sink in
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Let the crack filler sit for at least a day before you walk or drive on the repaired areas