How to Repair Potholes with Cold Asphalt Patching Material?
Pothole is a common road harzard which can damage the road base and traffic safety. Untreated potholes will become bigger by continued traffic action. Generally there are three methods: Throw-and-roll repair, semi-permanent repair, spray-injection repair. Here will introduce the semi-permanent repair with cold mix asphalt.
Before the work, place traffic control device to keep the construction safety.
- Cutting the pothole into regular shape, mainly a square cube based on the pothole depth. This will assure the vertical sides of the repair are in sound pavement. The common device is hand-held pavement saw or road cutting machines.
- Clean the hole. Remove water and debris from the hole.
- Compact the asphalt. Use vibratory roller or plate compactor to compact the patch.