Crack-Stix contains 125 ft. of 1/2 in. Dia Permanent Asphalt/Concrete Crack Filler. This is a permanent solution to cracks on the marketplace. It is the same product seen on highways and roads but the only difference is you can apply it and don't need a 200 Gal. melter to do it.
125 ft. of 1/2 in. Dia Crack-Stix
Weather resistant
For use on asphalt and concrete
No volatile organic compounds
For deep cracks or joints, before you begin fill the crack using closed cell high heat backer rod, sand or stone dust but leave enough room for product
A:Â i would get the bigger one and drip fill the smaller cracks... i hold the stick above the crack and heat it with a torch allowing the filler to drip into the crack... for the larger openings fill the base with some rocks and then stuff the filler in and melt...
by|Jun 28, 2023
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A:Â I think we bought the 1/2" as we had a number of cracks that were an inch wide. We doubled them and it worked out pretty good. However, cracks will continue to occur over time. I would buy both if you need them both sizes as you will likely have leftovers tor future use or touch ups. Things always go smoother and faster if you can use the proper size. Otherwise you spend more time trying to adapt the product which sometimes is more of a hassle. But. too wide is easier to work with than not wide enough.
by|May 23, 2022
A:Â 1/2 inch works best.
by|May 22, 2022
A: We doubled up for the bigger cracks so we didn’t have to buy two different sizes.Â
by|May 24, 2022
A:Â Does not make a difference because you can push either one into the cracks and level it once you torch it.
by|May 7, 2023
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A:Â You can double it up or stretch it out so either size will work. I would buy the size that fits the majority of the cracks you have.
by|Feb 16, 2023
Q:Is it possible for this material to catch fire while heating?
by|Nov 27, 2021
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A:Â No, as long as the proper torch is used and the directions are followed.
by|Nov 29, 2021
A:Â Yes, if flame applied directly at a string. This product is oil-based.
by|Jun 6, 2023
Q:Can it be applied at below 50 f degrees
by|Nov 16, 2021
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A:Â Can but not recommended. Ideally you would want to apply in the summer when the black top is hot, warm at least. This would reduce a heat loss and ensure better bond of liquified hot product with the black top.
by|Mar 3, 2023
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A:Â Yes, as long as there is not a frost in the ground. We recommend preheating the asphalt to get rid of any moisture before applying.
by|Mar 3, 2023
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Q:Will a propane plumbing torch work?
by|Nov 16, 2021
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A:Â Depends on the type. Propane plumbing torches are not designed to work upside down, so they often go out when they are inverted to heat the crack.
by|Jul 25, 2023
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A:Â Bernzomatic TS8000 torch would work as it is able to function upside down.
by|Aug 30, 2023
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Jul 14, 2020
This is the real deal! Same product used to repair highways, but better method of application. ...
This is the real deal! Same product used to repair highways, but better method of application. I used the Harbor freight weed burning torch. A small plumbing torch would work fine, but this was faster. I ordered the 1/2" by 125' because, if dimensions were accurate it would be twice the product for $24 less than the 1/4" by 250'. However the actual dimensions vary. I purchased twice. Both containers were labeled 1/2" x 125' but the first one was only 1/4". I didn't weigh or measure, but I estimate it to have been about 250' The second one was 3/8" by about 190 feet and weighed close to 10 lbs.
I cut the 3/8" in half with scissors, which was time consuming but made it is easier to apply. Cut in half, with sticky side down, in can easily be stretched or doubled back as the crack narrows and widens, then pressed in with fingers. Only cut a few feet at a time to avoid a tangled sticky mess.
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Apr 7, 2020
The Sealer worked perfectly. Easy to use
The Sealer worked perfectly. Easy to use
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Sep 25, 2019
Easy to use. Took about two hours to do 125...
Easy to use. Took about two hours to do 125 feet.
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Nov 9, 2018
Works good, but technique is important. Included instructions are minimal. They tell you to stuff...
Works good, but technique is important. Included instructions are minimal. They tell you to stuff the rope into the cracks, then apply heat to melt it in the crack. If you do this you will need a lot more of this product than you really need because it keeps melting into the crack. I developed the following procedure for my asphalt driveway and it worked out great: 1) first, clean dirt and debris out of all cracks using a pressure washer and just enough pressure to clean but not damage the asphalt; 2) when dry, fill the cracks with black landscaping [rockery] foam; 3) when foam has cured, cut flush or slightly recessed with a hand saw and broom clean; 4) start laying the rope over the crack while applying heat from propane torch; 5) as rope becomes soft with the application of heat, feed the rope and follow the crack to the end; 6) cut rope with a scissors, then go back and apply heat to melt material to the surface as desired (hot pavement will continue to melt the product, so don't over heat ... you can always go back and reheat to get rid of bubbles or bumps or even to add more product when canyons develop). This process goes pretty fast and you can be standing up most of the time during application. The product turns solid when cool and can be driven over after 1 hour.
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Oct 13, 2018
I was a little hesitant to buy this since it required a propane torch (NO experience) - then saw ...
I was a little hesitant to buy this since it required a propane torch (NO experience) - then saw a reviewer who used a heat gun with good results. I got a bucket & worked on the largest driveway cracks first. I used a combination of stuffing & melting and letting it flow into smaller areas - pushed by the heat. I found it rather fun to flow it into smaller voids (moved like lava :-) No need to remove the plastic coating - it melts. As the wrapped material heats, it will "contract" a little (like a caterpillar) - so I used that to my advantage by setting it on the edge of the crack and letting it roll/drip right into place. I got a good base coat in my largest crack - needed 2 pieces side by side and melted them to fill the space - nice smooth waterproof seal. (I may have went overboard "removing debris from the crack" since it was then VERY deep) SO - as another reviewer suggested I tossed in some pebbles to help fill the space & give a more natural look - and applied another layer - (about a week later - when it finally stopped raining) The layers seemed to melt seamlessly together making it easy to work on the project in pieces as time allowed. With the heat gun I just sat down on the pavement & went to work (NO kneeling for me - no tank to keep upright - no disposal problems of the tanks & the heat gun is endlessly reusable). I LOVE this stuff !
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Dec 5, 2017
Overall Very Good Product. I've gone through 4 buckets of Crack-Stix over the last 4 months and ...
Overall Very Good Product. I've gone through 4 buckets of Crack-Stix over the last 4 months and am pleased with it's ability to fill cracks in our parking lot. I wish they had a larger thickness of this (if they do i haven't come across it) for some of the larger cracks. Application is easy, but will take some time. Also recommend to use a standard 20 lb propane tank w/a torch, the smaller hand held propane torches don't last & will kill your back.
For now i give it 5 stars, I will see how this holds up over time and through the winter & report back next spring.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience after applying one of our Latexite products. Dalton Enterprises, Inc. is committed to manufacturing a quality product and strive for 100% customer satisfaction
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Sep 19, 2017
Great product. I used a melt and fill method to repair cracks as wide as 3/4" using a Harbor Frei...
Great product. I used a melt and fill method to repair cracks as wide as 3/4" using a Harbor Freight outdoor propane torch "flame thrower" . Project went quickly and the results were superior. I also filled some large depression holes with the same method by putting small stones in the holes and then covering with the product.
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Jul 19, 2016
Commercial Grade Repair
This product saved my driveway. This is exactly what I was looking for. The repair is very similar to that used in road construction and commercial parking lots. I used a regular hand held push button torch
with regular propane, not mapp gas. I did my entire driveway, and I had close to 100 cracks. I used 2 propane bottles.Cures in 20 in 20 minutes. I sealed my driveway the next day. Shipping was fast and free.
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Dec 24, 2015
crack sealer
I used this to fill the cracks in my concrete driveway, works perfectly. Water is no longer going under driveway which has been causing it to crack more.
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Nov 3, 2015
This product works better than the liquid pour fillers.
Prior to purchasing this product, I read many of the reviews and followed some of the advice offered. I used compressed air to blow the loose debris out of the cracks. Based on one tip, I also found it easier to melt and drip into the cracks, especially those too small for the rope to fit into. Something else which worked well: After filling about a foot of crack I would re-heat and pool that section to level it out (similar to gas welding). This would leave the surface nearly seamless once it cooled and hardened. I also sprinkled fine sand atop of the melted tar (before it cooled) which improved bonding of the driveway sealer.
The biggest problem I had was keeping my torch lit. Using the small camping style bottles, the flame would go out once the bottle was inverted. I solved issue this by rigging my torch and hose to a Bbq cylinder.
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