EXPERT ADVICE
Heat or No Heat
Asphalt Repair
How best to proceed in pavement repair and patching
by Jeff Winke
When facing the need for an asphalt pavement repair or patching project, contractors
can choose between reheat technology or no heat methods. The heat / no-heat decision
is dependent upon the condition and size of the repair, as well as the contractor's
available technology.
There are several asphalt patching techniques that can be used for filling cracks or potholes in
roads, pavements, parking lots, playgrounds, tennis courts, or other sites. When done the right
way, patching helps prevent further deterioration and avoid huge repair expenses.
“Infrared repair or reheat technology has many different uses,” stated Michael Blake, director
of marketing with KM International, North Branch, Mich. “Some of the most common applications
of infrared technology are: repairs around storm drains, potholes, oil spots, repairing
cold seams, repairing imperfections such as roller marks in new paving projects, installing thermoplastic
templates, fixing high or low spots, sunken utility cut repairs, and fixing trip hazards
such as a raised or lowered spot where asphalt butts up to concrete.”
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