Documents, Tips & FAQs
At P&T Products, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the tools, resources and knowledge needed to be successful. Located below are important documents, guidance for best practices, trouble shooting tips and expert advice.
If you don’t find what you need or have questions about any of our resources, please contact us directly by phone or email so that we can help.
Formerly known as the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), our Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides material identification and appropriate safety measures. This document has been prepared in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). All Dura-Fill formulas are represented by a single SDS.
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Follow P&T Products’ recommended installation instructions for optimal results. Information on melting, application, surface preparation, safety precautions and more are found in detail here.
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How and why do pavements deteriorate and what can be done? Find out why Dura-Fill crack sealants are the most effective way to preserve pavement surfaces.
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What is the difference between crack sealing and crack filling? (What are hot pour crack sealants?) Is crack sealing cost effective? You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. Call us if you don’t find what you need and we will be happy to help.
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Learn more about how cracks form, why crack sealing is cost effective and the different types of cracks that occur. (Explore in-depth information about P&T’s most widely used parking lot sealants.)
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Refer to Table 1 to get a better understanding of the testing behind the ASTM standards. Table 2 offers a convenient comparison chart for D3405, D1190 and D6690 specifications.
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Find your zone. This color-coded map provides a convenient visual aid to help determine which Dura-Fill sealant will work best in climate zones across the country.
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Follow these tips to ensure that every job looks professional and has long lasting performance. Troubleshoot common crack sealing issues and learn about possible causes and effective solutions.
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Our Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty provides information on product warranty, coverage and liability.
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Get to the root of what causes bump formations in asphalt overlays. This guide offers tips on how to crack seal prior to an overlay and reduce the potential for these formations to occur.
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Why is it important to crack seal when the temperature is 40°F and above? Examine how ambient/ground temperatures, moisture and adhesion play a role in successful job completion.
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This guide offers important information on recommended procedures for field sampling when required by government agencies. These methods are considered standard practice by crack sealant manufacturers.
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Hit the bullseye with Dura-Fill Hot Pour Crack and Joint Sealants. Targeting the correct sealant is key to the success of any project.
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If overheated during application, crack sealant can be compromised and cause tracking issues…
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I recently viewed a discussion on social media about which hot-pour crack sealant provides the best adherence for traffic paint…
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The temperatures are trying to warm up here in Ohio. Earlier this week, I took an evening stroll at one of my favorite walking paths…
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“What are the pounds per gallon for crack sealant?” It’s a common question because the answer helps determine how much crack sealant is needed…
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Coal tar has 7-8% volatiles that are solvents for asphalt and asphalt-based products such as hot pour crack sealant. Under most circumstances, problems do not occur. However…
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While focusing on safety during Covid 19, I have been doing research on thermometers for my employees. This focus reminded me of the importance of an infrared thermometer while crack sealing…
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Heating crack sealant may seem like an elementary topic, but every year I am pulled to a job-site where oil-jacketed material has been damaged from use in a direct-fire unit. It is worthwhile to stress…
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I’ve had an influx of calls about re-heating a kettle that is full with cold, previously melted crack sealant. Callers ask me “why is it taking so long to re-heat?” The first issue is that the sealant…
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With Spring weather approaching, crews are getting ready to crack seal. Yet many areas can still experience an unexpected snow fall. That means de-icing salt solutions can be applied one day and then…
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At times, it is necessary to field blend crack sealants. Most often field blending occurs when an applicator is switching products, vendors, or jobsites. I have also seen individuals field blend when…
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