Repairing asphalt driveways
Thin driveway cracks can become larger, deep driveway cracks if repairs are not made in a timely manner. Thin cracks retain water, freeze and widen the crack to a large hole, exposing the aggregate underneath. It is important to fix both large and small cracks immediately before they degrade the driveway into an irreparable condition. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Asphalt Driveway Repair
1. Strike a cold chisel with a hammer to create a square or rectangular hole around the crack, squaring off any curved areas.
2. Sweep away dirt, debris and loose asphalt pieces.
3. Apply a 1-inch layer of cold-mix asphalt patching material.
4. Tamp the patching material tightly into the hole. Use the end of a two-by-four piece of lumber if you do not own a tamper. Continue to add 1-inch layers, follow by tamping until the patch is flush with the surface of the driveway.
5. Apply a coat of high-grade driveway sealant.
Concrete Driveway Repair
6. Strike a cold chisel with a hammer to make a squared off area around the crack, sloping the edges inward.
7. Use a stiff wire brush to rough the edges of the crack, remove loose concrete pieces and sweep away debris.
8. Apply epoxy concrete bonding agent to the edges of the hole.
9. Mix concrete according the directions on the bag and pour the concrete into the hole, making it slightly higher than the driveway surface.
10. Place a flat piece of wood on the side of the patch and drag it across the patch to remove extra concrete.
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