Repairs of seams or cracks in asphalt pavements
➢ For cracks less than 7mm but more than 3mm
a.Crack cleaning with air pressure and not water!
b. Application of BITEMBOND from the container with a thin orifice (4-8 mm). The material is water based and takes 2-4 hours to mature.
c. Observe for 10 minutes and if necessary, add BITEMBOND.
d. Application of quartz sand as a final layer or applying BITEMSEAL with a watering can and spreading the material with a hard brush in a total width of 5 cm. The use of BITEMSEAL helps to better welding and sealing the crack.
e. After applying the materials, wait 60 minutes before the site is put into circulation.
f. Placing fine silica sand on the surface for immediate use after 15-20 minutes.
➢ For cracks over 7mm to 15mm.
a. Crack cleaning with air pressure and not water!
b. Installation of fine or coarse quartz sand, if required.
c. Application of BITEMBOND and BITEMSEAL as above.
d. Application of fine quartz sand on the surface and put into circulation after 60 minutes.
Sectional repairs on asphalt roads
➢ For small incisions up to 10cm wide
a. Cleaning the section from shabby parts, dust, and dirt.
b. Installation of thin aggregates (3-8cm)
c. Condensate with a vibrator or mallet.
d. Application of BITEMSEAL using watering can until filling.
e. Application of fine quartz sand on the surface and put into circulation after 60 minutes.
➢ For small incisions over 10cm wide
a. Application of hot or cold asphalt, depending on the specifications of the project.
b. Coating with BITEMSEAL using watering can and brush with consumption 400-500 gr/m2