Crack and Seat is a cost-effective process used prior to pavement resurfacing that reduces the occurrence of reflection cracks in the overlay. Reflection cracks can occur over time in the asphalt layer that is paved over concrete panels. These cracks occur from movement in the joints between the concrete panels.

The process of Crack and Seat involves cracking the concrete slabs to reduce their size and make the rigid panels more flexible, before seating them to reestablish support.