Driveway Pothole Repair - Asphalt Driveway Repair

[@MrAnklebreakA]

I love all of the comments from people who have clearly never worked with asphalt or cold patch. Do you people not realize that this video was made for home owners who most likely do not have access to tampers or hot mix or asphalt saws? Working for my city’s street division for the past 7 years I can tell you cold patch will hold up in a scenario like this for months years possibly if it is done right it even will hold up on high traffic roadways if compacted enough. Do any of you even realize how expensive hot patch is and that you can only buy it by 1/4 ton increments? This saved the home owner money and was a great fix. Rather then calling a paving company and spending an arm and a leg for work that didnt need to be done they did it themselves. Enough from you arm chair quarterbacks who have never used the stuff more then twice in your life.

[@BumpNrun69]

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[@earlcampbell8927]

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[@earlcampbell8927]

DrgnFlys Lol Well I could give a long answer but I see you weren’t born yesterday So I’ll just say McCain and Romney sucked ass, nearly as much as their opponent 😎

[@cliffandhazelgaines5730]

Thanks, dude for the method endorsement (from a professional). I definitely need to use this for my driveway. Can't afford the pro method.

[@jeffw2068]

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[@sharonmaclise4112]

Didn't know you could repair a pothole over top of broken asphalt. Thought you had to break it up completely, clean it out, cut clean edges with a concrete saw, add gravel before pouring the asphalt in and tamping. This is much easier. You learn something new everyday. Going to try it - hope it works... and lasts. Thanks for this.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, cutting it out is the best way, but for homeowners that don't have the tools, this is a good patch. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@mp-xt2rg]

Yeah you do this is a half assed repair that will fail.

[@SometimesMyself]

@@mp-xt2rgHalf-assed repairs are my favorite kind, and they always seem to hold up much better than the expert warnings would have you believe.

[@gamerajkjag1543]

​@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel how's the patch now? What does it smell like? What color is it now?

[@gamerajkjag1543]

​@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel how's the patch now? What does it smell likee? And what color is it now???

[@jodyrohde6938]

The is a helluva lot better option than the $33,000 bid we just got! Thanks! You have another new subscriber!

[@davidr6865]

Contractors are getting ridiculous

[@caleb2507]

@@davidr6865as a tradesman; it ain’t just them. It’s industry/ economic costs. We (the workers) have to charge more to make more on jobs to make more profit to cover overhead as well as pay ourselves. If our suppliers raise costs, so do we. It’s not personal or even likable and it doesn’t even mean we make more money necessarily. It’s business unfortunately. Nothing is cheap anymore. Contractors are just the “trigger pullers” in the public’s eyes. Doesn’t make them the problem though. They like us, doing their job. Hard times for everyone.

[@keithfrank1303]

Simple and direct . My drive was recently repaved there are some areas that need caulking and some small spots where the drive connects with the road that need small patches before seal coating ( no complaints the pavers did a great job ) this vid helps a great deal . Thanks

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@OutThere5]

You could also use a hand grinder to create a milled edge around the perimeter, creating a smooth, flush join.

[@bradleydavidgood]

what kind of disk would be used on the grinder?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

+Bunny Smith Hi, it was Henry crack repair. They have a liquid or caulk. Both do a nice job. You can pick it up at Home Depot or Ace Hardware. We have more tips on our weekly podcast www.stitcher.com/s?fid=49441&refid=stpr

[@mikesmith4352]

Great video, I think you should mention that a warm day is bes since the material gets harder to work with when it is cold out

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@nygreenguy]

I love this channel because it shows you literally everything.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@FartSmucker]

Im not seeing any nudeness, so easy on the praise there!

[@hawkeyestiguy]

Great video! You have a new subscriber! This is precisely what I was looking for. I recently bought a walk-up ice cream business that has about a 2" depression in front of the order window. Our asphalt lot will be replaced next season, but this is a great option for a temporary fix. Most of what I was seeing online was to cut it out & patch it, but that's far more work & expense than it is worth for my situation.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, that patch did a good job and lasted well, but it did compress over time. Here is another product that worked very well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6O9l3x4jZWcnc0 We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.

[@hawkeyestiguy]

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[@richardburchett]

Thank you, thank you. I will try this. We had a place on the edge of the driveway broken up when the neighbors had a large tree cut down and fell on it. Since it's on the edge, I think I will build a small form on the edge and fill inside. Thanks again; I had no idea where to start.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Let me know how it goes.

[@donnyyork2149]

Could my driveway's deep bowl with the asphalt surface still intact (apparently caused by the removal of a large old tree nearby) be partially filled with heavy crushed stone gravel (cheaper than the asphalt patch product) first? The surface is still fine, so leveling the driveway is the only actual need.

[@roy4410]

if you clean out the hole good and coat it with roofing tar then patch it will last a long time. the tar bonds it and seals out water

[@Holypikemanz]

good idea

[@bobyork1235]

I have a driveway repair like this I want to make. The tar coating sounds good. I'm having trouble finding actual roofing tar. Any recommendations?

[@rickwallace2091]

I agree loose material needs to be removed

[@MikeJones-in3uk]

@@bobyork1235 Hello, were you able to find roof tar ?

[@MikeJones-in3uk]

Can I use Gardner Wet n Dry all season roof patch to coat it , thank k you.

[@mijalic1]

Great instruction. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Thanks. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@daveroller5376]

Thank you so much for sharing! I was about to call someone to do it, but with the economy being uncertain, I think this video illustrates how easy it is to do it yourself and I'm definitely going to go that route.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Glad it was helpful. Check out more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@tanyadavis2222]

Looks very easy. My backyard walkway is asphalt and I have a hole about the size in the video. I will be doing this repair in the spring. I'm so glad a saw this video.😁

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Good luck We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@carolynford3602]

How did it work out for you? I'm thinking about this for my first spring project

[@stephencarmichael5156]

Driveway sealer makes a patch not want to stick and peal off in shot order. use a propane torch to heat up the area and burn off some seal coat then slap on a patch while it's good and hot.

[@VitoVeccia]

I wouldn't say it's a "permanent" fix. But, if you are a DIY homeowner on a strict budget, this makes the most sense both financial and time wise.

[@williamjackson5942]

A similar tamper can be had for 27.99 from Harbor Freight. So if you need one more than once it might be a good option. It would be less if you can get a coupon.

[@gse6458]

Great Video, I have almost the same scenario for my driveway. Very informative and now I know exactly what I need to do. Thanks!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Very welcome We have more home improvement tips on our podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087

[@Canosa612]

Love it. Exactly the type of video I was looking for. I have a similar size dip in my driveway and was looking for DIY repairs videos. I found it right here. Thanks for posting.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Glad it was helpful. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel where do you buy the Henry driveway patch product at

[@-attemptingtherandom-2777]

Im here for help and think I got some good advice. Imma have to try this method. Ive got some deep potholes on my property. An entire wheel can fit in them. Thanks!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@timothymathis2873]

Thank you for letting me know that it takes three weeks for the repair to be ready to be resurfaced. I had someone repair and refinish my small driveway. He did not repair any cracks and the asphalt repair looks like patchwork. He did not refinish it at all. It looks like a child did it. I am going to repair the cracks and I will use crack filler on the asphalt repair myself, and I will refinish the entire driveway with another coat. Weeds are already coming through the driveway cracks after two weeks. I paid $1000 for a $300 job. It took me hours to figure out how and when to refinish a driveway after asphalt driveway repair. Once I do all that and I fill in the cracks, then maybe it will look like a $1000 job.

[@guy-tn2ud]

Using the crack repair is a good tip. Most skip that step if their sealing as well. But getting something in those cracks first, is a good idea. (that's what she said).

[@guy-tn2ud]

I really wanted to say "getting something around the edge first, is a good idea"... But then the lame joke does not work.

[@Paulie_O]

Thanks for sharing will be patching up a few spots lol I hope I have enough cold patch.

[@PacoOtis]

Thanks Dude! We definitely owe you a beer!

[@babydragonsoapers5415]

I think this kind of video is very satisfying 😂

[@krecikowi]

Better job then most road repairs.

[@fifocrew3040]

Thanks, there were some good tips in that.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Glad it was helpful We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@repairdrive]

This is the best video I've seen on this so far. thanks!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@kevinprivet5942]

You need to watch more videos, you idiot.

[@reefgratos2035]

My neighbour next door did that to his driveway, he probably filled 12+ holes like that… at the end his driveway looked like a mine field , with black spots all over the place… sure holes and bumps were filled but it was so ugly that he decided to remove all the asphalt redo his driveway completely…. New driveway looks so much better

[@ChrisFerretti]

Thanks so much for this video. I really appreciate it. I had to fill a giant pothole in my driveway and I know jack shit about fixing potholes. And this video and your instruction was a Godsend. Thank you again for putting this together and uploading it. I appreciate it.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@barbarascugoza1575]

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[@gailcurtis2446]

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[@TLOYA1]

5 years later... How did it hold up?

[@ChrisFerretti]

TLOYA1 still holding strong 🤜🏻💥

[@affinityfunable]

Would a large weed burner make a much better bond? I've seen heat make it so you can take your old asphalt to a new top surface.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I would check the installation instructions on the product. When I took some training from a company with cold patch, they did not recommend heating the asphalt. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9

[@diamondbed86]

Thanks so much! Did on our driveway and worked out great. Going to do the sealer part in another 3 weeks.

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[@marktheunitedstatescitezen185]

Great instructional video what is your opinion I had my driveway repair but this is what they did they first put down Layex Lite Airport Grade sealer repair yesterday Then they tried to play a game on repairing it ! “ how well do you think the cold patch from Home Depot well adhere if the driveway was seal costed first ? “ we greatly appreciate your thoughts !

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it depends on how the patch was applied and how well it fits into the hole, but it should hold up well. I would cover the patch with a coat of the asphalt sealer once it has hardened. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@Jake-li7ih]

Thanks you told me what product to use but not where to buy it

[@alieb580]

Awesome video Thanks for sharing

[@TLOYA1]

Think you're supposed to tamper in-between filling it up. Pour a little, tamper...etc, until filled completely. At least every patch I've had to use calls for that.

[@edwardmyers1746]

That came out pretty good

[@ciciart7929]

I just think this is satisfying I don’t care if it’s done right or wrong

[@4u2bnvsmartinez99]

also if you can't find tack oil or an asphalt plant near you ..Heres a suggestion..That CRACKFILLE R you used at the end of patching..you can use as tack oil..you need to dilute it and it will glue down coldpatch alot better than just stuffing hole w patch alone

[@elvischalenchalen4266]

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[@jarnosaarinen4583]

In Byron Bay NSW Australia the council workers walk past a pot hole throw some asphalt in it, no cleaning, not packing down, no nothing and move on to the next one! Their on a massive contract and the last thing they want is to fix the roads!!

[@michaelbalsamo3752]

what temperature does it have to be outside to attempt this repair, I'm guessing the winter would not be good time to do this, do I have to wait till it's above 50 or even warmer? Thank you great video!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I checked out the label online and it says; All weather - hot or cold, wet or dry. It doesn't give a temperature range.

[@michaelbalsamo3752]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel thank you for the reply! Thanks for the video as well!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@msheart2]

Can I apply a bonding agent on the old asphalt after cleaning it, before filling?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, yes a bonding agent will help keep it in place. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@Ctworld15]

This answered every question I had. Great video

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@animaze4385]

But it's wrong

[@EmpireTextbooks]

If you have a hole deeper than 2 inches then would it be a good idea to use cement below that (and obviously wait for that to dry) because cement is cheaper?

[@WarringHostMakinSatanToast]

Trying to deal with something similar. Should you fix the sinkhole under the asphalt?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, you can remove loose asphalt, square up the sides, fill the depression and use a tamper for a more permanent repair. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@timjones7815]

I have a 2x 12’ trench to repair. I originally priced it for cold patch, also thought it was going to be 6” wide, but my laborer cut it wider. I’ve never done asphalt before and hot patch is $2900 from paver. What are my chances of pulling this off cold ?

[@davidaspseter323]

Even in colder climates ? Snowplowing an issue ?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, yes, this is in the Chicago area. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@4u2bnvsmartinez59]

I see alot of comments of people saying COLD PATCH wont last and its no good .And i disagree to a point..If you're applying it for a tiny sunken area like the one on your video THEN i agree with everyone who states its crappy and wont last.If you applied. TACK OIL(glue)underneath cold patch it would work better..But an even better way is tack oil.put down cold patch heat the cold patch with torch rake it then compact it ..And what do you know.brand NEW SKIN PATCH

[@bridgetjackson9440]

hello and thank for your vidieo can you please tell me all tools needed to do this besides the asphalt

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@karayolsanatco1107]

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[@jasonpunisher8135]

Can this be done is rainy weather?

[@tatyanasaprykin5688]

I don’t understand how little it takes to dry and how soon I can drive over it. I am also not sure what will happen if it rains

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it depends on the product. Some can be driven on right away. Some recommend adding some Portland cement to speed up the curing. Some recommend allowing to cure for a few hours. You can compare the specifications and applications instructions online. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@Carlos.USA88]

where can I get the thingy to smash it

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

You can rent it at a home center or rental store. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@jumbojoe55]

You don't have to check the underlayment under that pothole?

[@bendelaney7217]

You rented a hand held tamper? That seems odd

[@WineScrounger]

Ben Delaney my local tool hire place rents them out, if you only need it for a day it makes sense

[@BAMugz]

a tamp is $25 and you'll have it for life lol "$10 a day"

[@Howard007]

Brian Mugavero this guy Ben needs a tamp

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Nobody wants that stupid thing around for life.

[@worldofwisdom617]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 i though the same shit, til i said fuck it bought it. Then a year later a friend asked if id repair his driveway that hell throw me 80 buck on top of materials.

[@IntegraDIY]

The asphalt sunk because there is a void under the slab. Should have dug it out, repack it with dirty and rock, then out the fresh asphalt

[@MrEeeaddict]

not worth it!

[@mzmadmike]

@@MrEeeaddict So, you want to patch it every year? To save time?

[@Buyitforwife]

What if it rains the next day? Is that okay?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it depends on the product. It could affect the way it cures.

[@Buyitforwife]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel thanks!

[@dolphinmarinecenter5259]

Hi Sr. How many times do you have to smash it until its perfect? Thanks

[@TheExtremist123]

So, potholes happen due to moisture and temperature changes The moisture with freeze and thaw and move closer to the surface each time causing expansion and compression weakining the bond between bitumen and stone causing cracks in the pavement. Best thing to do with this stuff instead of tamping is follow his steps but dry the hole with a propane torch (make sure the surface is around 30 degrees celsius) fill the hole for every foot wide you want about 2 inches vertical clearance and smack it with a flat shovel. Over time, it will sink. But reapply and you'll never really have to worry about pot holes too much.

[@curleyfamily6063]

Can you do this in cold weather?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it depends on the product, compare the temperature rating on the packaging. Many products work best above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@Nuisance_Bear]

You should really link all of the products you used in this video in the description.

[@gabbytaveras5650]

what happens if I use asphalt the seal coat driveway 2 days later? Im off this whole week thats why im asking

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I would follow the manufacturers recommendations on the product your are using so it cures properly.

[@HIORHior]

If the hole is very deep could use gravel as a foundation? Anybody?

[@grahamfynn7670]

wow great solution to potholes

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Graham Fynn Hi, I found this to be a great product. I plan on going back next spring to recoat, so you can see how it looks. We also have a weekly podcast. Here is a link www.stitcher.com/s?fid=49441&refid=stpr

[@sunnyd6019]

I need to do this, I was not sure how it would hold up? Will this just crack up and come apart over 6 mos? Anyone have any long term success with this or is it like a 6mos fix.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it lasted for a few years. But our friend kept parking on it and we ended up cutting it out and made a more permanent repair. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@janetstone236]

Thanks, and I wonder, would standing on the tamper add more compaction?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I think slamming the tamper probably creates a little more force to compact it. We have more tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.

[@benscott19841]

Did you do the update to show how patch held up?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I plan on getting back out there this fall to re-coat the driveway and show it off.

[@AsbestosBeard]

if its not the same density or let say "ingredients" , will it look too obvious or its gonna fairly good ? ( well , in worst case you just seal the whole driveway as well)

[@OffYourBackBJJ]

exactly the video i was looking for!!! thanks! did this last?

[@mroberts566]

This is not going to last. But that doesn't necessarily make it a bad patch. The idea is that it's decent and it's cheap. When it fails, you patch it again.

[@OffYourBackBJJ]

Mark Roberts are you the one who did the work ?

[@mroberts566]

@@OffYourBackBJJ No, I've just used this stuff before. I'm not an expert by any means though.

[@dzmalekvali1110]

No ground prep? Just sweep?

[@RobertRobillard-ek2be]

How long to wait before you can seal the driveway?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it varies depending on the product. Many recommend letting it cure a week or two. Follow the label directions for the best results. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@gsbrooks1]

Will try the plywood and truck, thank you

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

+Greg Brooks Let me know how it works. Check out our new home improvement book for more tips. It is free on Amazon Sept 1 to Sept 5. www.amazon.com/dp/B013YR9UOC

[@yairv.8803]

FYI: The sheet of plywood will probably run you more than the $10 tamper rental.

[@donnyyork2149]

Could my driveway's deep bowl with the asphalt surface still intact (apparently caused by the removal of a large old tree nearby) be partially filled with heavy crushed stone gravel (cheaper than the asphalt patch product) first? The surface is still fine, so leveling the driveway is the only actual need.

[@MD-hg9dq]

What is the name of the crack repair product in the caulking gun?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it's been quite a few years since I did that project. There are a lot of good products you can pick up at your local hardware store or home center.

[@jeffotten978]

Looks great, one suggestion, blowtorch the edges.

[@jaygee6983]

spray some kerosene on those edges first

[@Thomas998822]

Blowtorch the edges before or after? Blowtorch the crack sealer?

[@carolmontalto622]

What are the cold patch products name?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Sakrete and Quikrete both make highly rated products and you can pick them up at a home center. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@FullSendPrecision]

Patching like that won't last very long. You are supposed to have a clean vertical edge otherwise the cold patch will pus out of the hole and the edges are too thin to cure into anything worthwhile.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

+Aaron Anderson Hi, we plan on doing a video showing how to cut out a pothole. Thanks

[@barbarascugoza1575]

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[@lipanj7]

HE put a sealer around the edges.

[@abelincoln332]

These patches do last a few years, I have done it in the past myself.

[@romanempire89]

Hi there thank you for the video. I have a big question here. What if my drive way has a mini slope to it? Would the method still be the same as yours generally speaking? Appreciate it thank you.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, if you are filling a pothole just get it flush with the slope of the driveway.

[@uenragedbro]

Yeah, my, "driveway," has a terrible pothole right next to the stop sign and the city doesn't do shit about it

[@nelidagarcia7412]

How would you compare this to Plistix? I have some cracks that need to be filled and wondering which is better.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, we had great luck with Crack Stix and Slab. Here are a couple links kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6rOhYWpnbifrbc and kzbin.info/www/bejne/onizfIyIbtanaqM

[@arissians]

I love it. Is really efficient.

[@jumbojoe55]

Can you drive on it right away? If not, how long do you have to wait?

[@wsid786]

Joseph Fung 3 weeks. He mentioned that in the video.

[@kevinprivet5942]

10 years, you clown.

[@bananapatch9118]

I bought a house that has a couple areas on the driveway that are now just red clay with gravel on top. Not sure how to fix those areas ???

[@brendanwood1540]

Mark out a square with dimensions. Cut the area with a pavement saw. Fill 6 inches below the pavement surface with crushed stone. Tamp the crushed stone with a powered compactor. Add 3/4 inches polymerized sand to the crushed stone using pipes as guides and tamp again with a powered compactor. Fill the remaining surface with asphalt and compact with a weighted drum. Or just do like the man in the video. All the tools can be rented at your local Home Depot or Battlefield equipment rental. Tools needed: - Measuring tape - Spray Paint or Paint Marker - Wheel Barrow - Shovel - Pick Ax or Hoe - Pavement Saw - Vibratory Compactor - Drum Roller - Hand tamper - 3/4" PVC, metal, or other kind of pipe (2 pieces -Length roughly dimensions of patch) - Board or straight edge to scree the sand between the pipes

[@johnnyyoung5553]

Best way to do it is get a bucket of black roof tar get a small 2 inch roller roll the edges with that then put your asphalt patch in rake it out smooth then sand it down the compact it really good then seal cost it and it was last for a very long time trust me

[@DavidLeon140m3]

no it dosnt....

[@stephandelange1776]

Thanks for the video, very instructive. But I have a question to ask. My driveway got severely damaged due some gas leaks from my car, and its been a really good while. now you can see the gas, the oily surface. What do you recommend that I should do to repair that damaged area? and its pretty big, its a damage about 3ft by 4ft give or take. Im renting and I know that my landlord will pissed, so I would like to try to repair it.. So have any good and low costing suggestions?

[@ricardodelgado1795]

Degease the area and pressure wash it. Then make sure area is dry. Get you a 5 gallon bucket of drive way sealer or any size bucket depending on your driveway. You will need to seal the entire driveway so that it is not visible. You can get a push broom and spread it on the driveway or they sell mops to do the job.

[@shawnlapoint276]

Get a torch it will reheat the asphalt and add a little cold mix it in the old and tamp it

[@alvareza3]

Could you do an after video. Post reseal

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, that's a good idea. The patch held up. I've done a couple driveway sealer videos after this on the channel I think they show the patch.

[@philh1245]

Why is he using such a huge scraper 2:50 for such a small hole?

[@EddieJohnson-m9h]

Cool video, thank u

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

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[@k.ganesanganesan6825]

Use fibre to avoid micro cracks

[@mattseymour8637]

Better to cut round with a cut off saw and dig out the old tarmac then compact in layers then seal

[@miso1995srb]

he said that in the video

[@mattseymour8637]

@@miso1995srb but he didn't cut round it first to get a nice neat edge. Will just come out over time.

[@totallycv2388]

That should all be busted out down to the gravel with 90 degree edges around the circle perimeter. Should also get tamped down in layers. 2-3 layers to fill the patch.

[@mzmadmike]

1:15 to 3:00, pouring patch and spreading. You can skip most of it.

[@smug8567]

Hello, how do you know where to dig the well in the first place? Is it just a guess or are there signs to look for?

[@potholespecialist7748]

There are good machines for fixing potholes, made in Sweden.

[@RobShutt357]

Your local SealMaster Store is also a great place to go get your driveway repair materials, they are pavement experts.

[@shellyloebs4872]

They cost to mush

[@sagemaiers2366]

How long do you have to let the pothole repair sit before putting on the sealer?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I believe this one takes 3 weeks to cure. Every product will be different. They will have the recommended dry time on the label. We have more tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/4891735

[@harmonyhideaway]

i have potholes and cracks that im going to fix in my driveway, then i am going to seal it. however i do have sections of the pavement that are lifted. how do i deal with this?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, can you send a picture to [e-mail]

[@harmonyhideaway]

Ok sent! Thank you

[@kbro96]

Sounds like you could have roots under the asphalt if it's being pushed up if so then only way to fix would be to tear out the bad section tear up the roots and repave

[@DavidLeon140m3]

mill and fill

[@xlittleboy-7095]

Really cool 👍

[@mobiline]

Absolute brilliant Lovely video

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Thanks. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660

[@GustavoMartinez-ob3jy]

Where do you buy the henry pothole cold patch? I'm in Dallas and home depot or Lowes don't carry it

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Gustavo Martinez Hi, I picked it up at my local hardware store. Ace, Do It Best and Home Depot sell it around the Chicago area. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@RobShutt357]

Gustavo Martinez go to the SealMaster location in Dallas, they have everything you need.

[@juliemitchell6770]

Walmart