Potholes form when moisture seeps under the roadway and then expands and contracts as the weather changes. Asphalt expands when the moisture freezes, and as the water melts, the pavement contracts again and sinks into the holes left under the pavement. This frequent freezing and thawing causes weak spots in the pavement. As cars pass over the spot, its too deteriorated to hold the weight, which causes more displacement and eventual holes. Without proper pothole repair, they can get out of control and cause even more problems for your pavement.
If you have potholes in your pavement, you can certainly repair them rather than repaving the area. The best way to fix a pothole is to patch it. Patching a pothole involves several different techniques to choose from, and which you choose will depend on the size and location of the pothole. Patching a pothole saves you time and money by allowing you to fix a specific problem in the pavement without replacing the entire parking lot or surface. If the base or subgrade of the road is still intact, patching is a great solution because your pavement isnt worn out yet and doesnt need to be replaced. Depending on the extent of the damage, you may need to consider resurfacing or replacement. Patching and repairs can only work under specific circumstances meaning you should get professional help to evaluate the damage.
Maintaining your pavement is essential for your commercial or residential property. WarrenCo has over 100 years of experience in paving and patching potholes. From large commercial parking lots to home driveways, we have an experienced team with all the right equipment to get the job done. We’re happy to visit you for a free consultation in which we assess your problem and suggest the right solution to meet your needs. Our friendly professionals provide on-time service and care about fixing your pavement problems. We have a long history dealing with asphalt paving and repairs. Let us help you develop a plan with pricing options so you can make an informed decision.
1. Clean If there is loose debris or excessive dust in the pothole, sweep it out. But, standing water in the pothole is of no concern. The EZ Street material attaches to solid surrounding pavement regardless of whether its wet or dry. EZ Street asphalt simply displaces the water.
2. Fill The cold asphalt comes loose in its tough plastic bag, easily pouring into cracks, crevices and potholes. If the hole is deeper than four inches, start with one lift (a layer) of two inches, then add one or more liftson top. There is no mixing or application of a tack coat required. This product is ready to use right out of the bag.
3. Compact With a hand tamp(or even just the weight of a car tire) you need to compact the material to fix it into place. If the compressed pothole fill is slightly above the regular pavement you know its just right.
