Potholes should be filled as soon as possible. Potholes that are not treated promptly can cause pavement damage and property owner liability.
Potholes can be fixed with cold-patch materials
The most commonly used material for filling potholes is cold-patch, such as patchMaster. Cold-patch can be used in a cost-effective manner and is durable enough to last for many years.
How to fix potholes using Cold-Patch
Step 1 Clean pothole. Large rocks and other debris should be removed
Step 2 Pour cold-patch material into a pothole. Pour the mixture to 1/2 inch above the surface. This will allow for compaction.
3 – Use hand tamper or car tires to compact material.
Pothole Repair with Water Activation Cold Patch
AQUASET a water-activated, pothole-patch technology with permanent pothole repair that is quick set and permanent. The material’s high success rate is causing this technology to be rapidly adopted by road maintenance crews and property owners.
Hot mix materials can be used to fill potholes. You would follow the same steps as above.
Steps to Repair Potholes With Water-Activated Cold Patch
Step 1 Clean pothole. Take out large rocks and other debris
Step 2 Pour cold-patch material into a pothole. Pour the mixture to 1/2 inch above the surface. This will allow for compaction.
Step 3 Before you begin to compress the material, pour a generous amount of water on top. Allow water to penetrate the material and soak in. The patch material’s rapid curing mechanism will be activated by water.
Step 4 Compact material using hand tamper or car tires, or any other suitable compaction method, that creates a smooth, compacted surface.