Minor Asphalt Repair Help Needed
Minor Asphalt Repair Help Needed
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Looking for a solution to repair (mainly cosmetic) areas of asphalt that have been scratched or indented by snow plows, loading and unloading of equipment and other causes. Typically they are less than 1" deep and 2" wide, but can run for some length.
Residents are wanting these "repairs" as they have recently been assessed large amounts for new streets and utilities.
Any thoughts?
Residents are wanting these "repairs" as they have recently been assessed large amounts for new streets and utilities.
Any thoughts?





RE: Minor Asphalt Repair Help Needed
Here's one link with general info-
http://asphaltmagazine.com/10-things-you-should-kn...
RE: Minor Asphalt Repair Help Needed
Clean the asphalt area with a stiff broom. Blow off with a blower. Heat the area lightly with the torch. Spray a coating of solvent based asphalt tack coat. You can probably get some from a local asphalt plant. You'll probably only need about a gallon of it for everything. You are spraying a very light coating. Place loose asphalt to a thickness about 1/2" thicker than the repair depth. Heat lightly with torch to soften the "cold patch" material. Immediately compact to flush with existing surface. With stiff broom, sweep away extra and loose remaining asphalt. Hit with torch again and final compact the area.
IR heaters and compaction will probably not work for gouges in the pavement.
RE: Minor Asphalt Repair Help Needed
RE: Minor Asphalt Repair Help Needed
RE: Minor Asphalt Repair Help Needed
Interesting idea about using a torch on cold patch. I don't suppose you want to come over and help me patch the driveway? I'm only 14 hours away.
I'll buy you a beer afterwards.
RE: Minor Asphalt Repair Help Needed