FEATURE
Small Details. Better Repairs.
The Little Things That Make Infrared Repairs Last
W e’ ve all seen them. A patch that looked great the day it was finished... then six months later it’ s raveling around the edges, settling, or standing out like a black square in the middle of the pavement. Usually, that isn’ t because infrared repair doesn’ t work. In fact, infrared has become one of the most efficient ways to restore damaged asphalt. It minimizes material waste, eliminates saw-cut joints, and can produce repairs that blend almost seamlessly into the surrounding pavement. When done correctly, it’ s hard to tell where the repair begins and ends. Like any repair method, though, the equipment is only part of the equation. The crews that consistently produce repairs that last understand one simple truth: success comes down to paying attention to the details. Here are a few of the ones that matter most.
Know When to Use Infrared... and When Not To
Infrared repair is incredibly versatile, but it isn’ t designed to solve every pavement problem. It’ s an excellent choice for potholes, utility cuts, raveling, low spots, and other localized surface failures. But if the pavement has widespread alligator cracking or the base underneath has already failed, reheating the surface won’ t fix what’ s happening below it. Experienced contractors know that the first step isn’ t unloading the equipment— it’ s figuring out why the pavement failed in the first place. Choosing the right repair method from the beginning saves time, materials, and often prevents another trip back to the jobsite.
Don’ t Rush the Heat
If there’ s one place where patience pays off, it’ s here.
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