6 begin to appear. Treating distresses before they lead to bigger problems is the most cost-effective way to maintain pavement. That means using the right treatment at the right time at the right place. The purpose of this document is to provide technical guidance on which treatments are appropriate for different types of distresses and for different degrees of distress. The following terms have the associated meanings: • Recommended: These treatments are appropriate for the type and severity of a distress. • Not Recommended: These treatments are not appropriate for the type and severity of a distress. • Feasible: These treatments are acceptable but not the best choice, either because they don’t fully address the problem or because they go beyond what is needed to address the problem. In some instances, multiple treatments can be effectively used together. For instance, crack filling and spot repairs might be used in conjunction with another treatment. There may be causes of pavement distress that require correction, such as utility trench settling or correcting drainage problems. In some cases of severe distress, the condition of pavement may be so deteriorated that preservation and maintenance treatments will not restore the pavement in a meaningful way. In such cases, pavement replacement is necessary. If the cause of the deterioration is related to the pavement section or subgrade conditions, full reconstruction may be necessary. Pavement replacement and reconstruction is beyond the scope of this guide. Each case is different, we recommend that you speak with a expert as to your unique situation and possible treatment options. Best practice is to use the right treatment at the right time, at the price point providing the best treatment outcome. Life expectancy of treatments will vary depending on many factors, and UAPA recommends that life expectancy be a point of discussion with any vendor chosen. ©2025 Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) | The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review, consideration and education. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of UAPA, its board of directors or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. While a first-print policy is encouraged, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at (855) 747-4003.
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