Cutting asphalt is always necessary for asphalt replacement and frequently required for asphalt repairs that involve cutting away deteriorating pieces of asphalt such as filling potholes. When cutting asphalt to complete a repair job, you'll need to have the appropriate pavement cutting tool, as well as the materials and equipment to fill cracks and asphalt equipment for repairing potholes.
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Asphalt pavement is relatively easy to keep in good condition for many years without the need for blacktop excavation. By simply filling surface cracks as they appear and sealcoating every two to three years, you can prevent the damage that would deteriorate your asphalt to the point that removing the blacktop and replacing it becomes necessary.
Unrepaired cracks are a leading cause of blacktop excavation. Cracks as a result of issues such as poor foundation often require asphalt replacement, unfortunately. Cracks due to issues such as earth movement, heavy traffic, tree roots and weather, on the other hand, are more common and can be repaired with the right crack fillers to prevent them from growing.
At Asphalt Kingdom, we recommend the use of Elasta-Fill Cold Pour Asphalt Crack Filler because of its durability and ability to dry quickly. Once you've cleaned cracks of debris and vegetation, the easy-to-use filler can be poured directly into fissures.
The best way to eradicate this problem is to get rid of the stagnant water around the deck. Then fill all spaces with stones or extra soil as they can end up with water again. You can also be more sophisticated and use a drainage system to draw the water away from your deck.
We suggest not doing some other things, like leaving standing water around your deck and not repairing cracks or holes in the structure. Both of these mistakes will definitely provide insects with the perfect nesting environment.
Hi Shannon,we installed Ipe deck last November (2018). It has not been treated. Recently, we noticed small cracks in the decking. Is it normal only a few months after the installation? We also have water marks on the covered portion of the deck. Any advice?
For most uneven parts, a handheld grinder with a 4-inch diameter diamond bit grinder blade work well. The paints that I recommend have very good coverage and options for filling hairline cracks, but the paints will not mask a badly patched or peeling surface. 2ff7e9595c
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