Infrared pothole repair

[@willievanderzwan8386]

This is great, no saw cutting necessary! The material can cool off as a larger surface area thus allowing the the area arround original pothole to be restructured opposed to a traditional cut and patch method that can allow the surrounding areas to have stress fractures that can lead to a potential crack between the new and pre existing materials. I also enjoy seeing the primer get used the way its supposed to!

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you Willie!

[@mikepetitti]

Fun and relaxing to watch people do stuff - especially when they are good at it. Nice attention to detail here.

[@asokanmanohar7982]

one of the best method to repair potholes ! with less wastage of premix 😉 hats off you guys 🤠 great job 👌

[@NoEff3x]

I love how one of the guys does a field sobriety test for himself before starting to make sure he's up for the task

[@zachgetsguap]

Looked at first like it was going to be a shitty job, but in the end they actually did a good job. Great job guys!

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you!

[@zachgetsguap]

Asphalt Maintenance Group No Problem!

[@dimeabbott1786]

They need to learn the proper application of a primer, it doesnt go on top of the patch thats for damn sure.

[@asbestosfiber]

Regardless of the work it's nice to see someone take the time and effort to make a nice job of it.

[@NayokeHenji]

I love hard work. I could sit back and watch it all day

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

and the high cost of living doesn't seem to be affecting its popularity

[@NayokeHenji]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup hahaha indeed

[@NayokeHenji]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup I could never understand why there is a stigma in our culture with manual labor. I've never felt so satisfied and slept so well at night as when I was doing construction in my younger years.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Not just our culture. Casta or Caste is prevalent in many parts of the world. I don't know that there is any real way to explain the stigma. Here in the US, I would argue that high value (or worth) is placed upon those in the "construction" trades based upon geography. It probably doesn't help that those in the "labor/construction" fields perpetuate stigmas among their own group. If you were on a jobsite you know that there were trades you looked up to and those you looked down upon. Any miner would NEVER want to be classified into a construction/labor group. It has always seemed to be socially acceptable to be in a labor field as long as you had a job title like engineer or architect but, I am sure that even there with masters and phd's their peer groups look down upon them. I wonder if a engineer designing massive structures would feel out of place among the high finance of Wall Street or tech heavy San Francisco? Imagine an engineer designing a deep space propulsion system. A high tech, state of the art technology of the future kind of guy meeting Mark Zuckerberg or Abigail Johnson. I can already hear that conversation. What do you do? Oh that's cute. Can you make my window blinds open and close when I press a button on the wall over there? I don't know....Maybe it is because labor and toil have been synonymous terms. Maybe in the US it is a carryover from the dark days of slavery. I would say that ignorance plays a part in the stigma but, that would only be from my perspective. Maybe it just is what it is. Everything has always been built on the back of someone else. That remains true of every industry no matter whether you are a laborer or a secretary. Someone has to be in those "trenches" grinding it out everyday. 98% of all of us are grinders whether we choose to accept that reality or not.

[@h8GW]

@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup I'm pretty appreciative of ANY job that helps keep modern society running, especially sewage and wastewater workers

[@busman2000]

Congratulations, finally someone repairing holes in road surfaces in rectangular shape, so they seal properly. Just filling in the round or ovoid shape won't work as the surface pressures are not equalized. Good job. Never seen melting the old seal though that's a new one on me.

[@larryhooverpedofilekillerc4177]

Hello, you are doing a wonderful job at everything you have done while staying safe. Thank you for this video. Have a nice night.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you Daniel! The credit though must go to the men and women who grind every day. Only a team of people, working together for the same goals, can succeed. I hope that 2019 is treating you well.

[@rkk616597]

Not sure how good the patch is, but nice to see these guys caring about the job they perform.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

The patch becomes permanent, bonding to asphalt around it. A lot cheaper option for customers rather than a full depth R&R. and a lot quicker. Since the patch edges are permanently bonded, water penetration to the subbase is no longer an issue. The pothole or failed are will not show up again unless there is a preexisting condition in the subgrade structure.

[@danovido8946]

Looks like a quality job to me! Thanks for the video!

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Dano Vido thank you!

[@blktop]

Never done it like this, nice way to do it and save the hassle on going to the plant. Nice work

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Well, you still need fresh asphalt daily. This unit carries 3 tons in a heated hopper. Infrared patching is a quick way to do a seamless patch. The old asphalt is and new asphalt bond together because both are back over 280 degrees. As with all patches though, if the subgrade has failed, the patch will also eventually fail but, these typically last 3-5 years and should be used as part of a larger maintenance program.

[@TGArthur]

Please come to California. We are a connoisseur for these things!

[@jenniferchavez6243]

Nice video! As a women i love asphalt work and thanks to my dad for showing me all i need to know about asphalt maintenance...

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you Jennifer!!

[@barbmccafferty4533]

Nothing more attractive than a man taking pride in his work!

[@tonyzone753]

Barb McCafferty come over here I’ll make it hot for you

[@mavdad55]

Wonderful job. Takes a keen eye and feel to get just the right amount of asphalt to be level with the old.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Yes it does Mark. Not only does the lute guy need to control height of asphalt at the edges but, control heights across the entire repair. If not, a "pillow" will be left and cause a bump every time it is driven over. The other important thing the lute guy must control is desegregation. The individual must ensure that the asphalt mix remain uniform and the aggregate remains even dispersed throughout the mixture.

[@mavdad55]

Asphalt Maintenance Group thanks for the additional info. Always wondered about the aggregate in asphalt. I assume your repair gets most of the aggregate from the softened road surface? Or do you have to mix more in? One more question; what it the brown liquid you trace around the patch for? Is like glue/sealant for the edges?

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

The asphalt used is straight from the batch plant under the same silo's that will feed large and small paving projects all day, every day.

[@wlan246]

15:09 Steam Roller: the sincerest form of flattery.

[@ObsoleteTechnologies]

i couldn't do this job as my ocd would kick in and i'd be tying to fill every crack and divot "Boss we missed a spot!" lol

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Sometimes extra areas are repaired because it is just the right thing to do for the customer. Customer driven budgets prevent fixing everything but, sometimes an extra hour or two and a hundred dollars in material is whats needed to do whats right in terms of customer service.

[@philhunt9297]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup No expert but.... looking at the general condition of that section with all those cracks and crevices all it needs is a wet and icy spell and there'll be another 6 or 7 potholes to keep you busy. Budgets pffft those making decisions are making bad decisions as you'll have to come out every year to patch rather than just rip it up and lay complete new which'll last +6 years so long as no services decide they need to leave a botched patch - I'll repeat I'm no expert...

[@NOTINTERCEPTER01]

You should see what they do here in rhe uk lol

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

You are correct in your assessment. This parking lot needs a lot more than just pothole repair.

[@NOTINTERCEPTER01]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup would that be start over?

[@emilyrodriguez5449]

I love watching these videos

[@billbernhard3582]

Talented workers, using proven techniques and equipment, get the job done right, every time !

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you for the kind words Bill.

[@changchunkit3883]

Good job, we can never ever get this kind of perfection in our state, our guys couldn't care to give us a flat surface but a hump, bump or even a depressed surface after every repair job

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

That is too bad. Doing a quality job usually takes the same amount of time as doing a sh***y job. Thank you for the comment!

[@TomsChevelle]

You must live in Chicago

[@frogola57]

well least they smoothed it out , a lot of times they just fill the hole and let your car tires smooth it out and give your new car an undercoat.

[@JWabinski]

Sounds like my state, where they just throw it in the pothole and hope cars smooth it out, the state had to come out and fix my road 3 times because of the bumps they created, they finally just scrapped it again.

[@adamwarlow7066]

Yes Infrared is alot different than just filling the holes. It is the most efficient permanent way to fix asphalt, and is extremely cost effective compared to saw cuts or repaving. Tax money spent well for once.

[@tonyzone753]

frogola57 if someone did that they should NEVER be allowed to do this job

[@victorrobison5069]

I'm glad they rolled it, i was wondering vibratory plate, roller, or none at all. Apparently , some of you did not read that this was a car park at a strip mall.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

It's Dec. 2019, can we get an update on the pothole?

[@oxyninjassassin]

Ha in Maine that doesn't even qualify as a pot hole....

[@jostouw4366]

In England you have to lose a couple of cars before its recognized as a pot hole then they paint around it and go home

[@oxyninjassassin]

@Derek Charette yeah had my new Impala a week hit a hole cracked my bumper pretty good...not marked at all..ugh haha

[@jimmyehrhardt7019]

Not a fan of infrared, cooks all the a/c out of the old asphalt. They would be much better off removing all the reheated asphalt they can then tack the entire repair not just the edges then add new mix.. My guys mill patch all our repairs. It give you a 2" vertical edge to tie into as well as a minimum of 2" through out the patch..

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Jimmy I am not a fan of the Infrared patch either. It is a temporary bandaid at best. The low cost is the only reason customers go this route. Thank you for your insight.

[@Abre303bReaL]

Yea bro a r/r is a more expensive.especially doing a big shopping center. You do a few infrareds then sealcoat. Keep it going that’s it.

[@blackhatter011]

100% correct IR patching is just a temp fix.

[@masterVideoContent]

how long does it hold?

[@Alex-us2vw]

Isn’t the whole point of using IR that is doesn’t cook out the tar compared to using flame? Either way they supposed add tar to mix in the asphalt during the repair if something did “cook off” which this company didn’t do.

[@thndrsno]

Really nice quality job done here!

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you sir!!

[@Ahmed12529]

wonderful job, we have plenty of potholes in all over streets, mayoralty which it"s task don"t care although they are enabled to do such task, they prefer through private contractors by which it takes a lot of time but procedures are more profitable for them-more money in their pockets,from Baghdad

[@carloseddy1005]

Uk here Our people dont blow the hole out, whether its full of water or debris , then they chuck a shovel of tar mix in.....stamp it down with their feet -----------------job done The hole then breaks up 2 months later Oh I forgot they dont use the liquid tar to seal the edges....they now use a type of tape thats supposed to be pressed down but usually they just hand put it on and leave

[@Lucas-gs7sk]

Nice video this channel could really go somewhere

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

War Monkey I've been trying

[@vulkusbanks5985]

So I see the words INFRARED pothole repair and I'm thinking AWESOME! Waiting to see what happens with all the old TV remotes, how they cobble those things together to repair potholes... No.. Sadly all I see is a bunch of old toasters cobbled together.

[@d.s7741]

my favorite line from the movie Carrie @ 1:21

[@trondx]

Well done guys. Professional work. :)

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you sir!!

[@paulmoffat9306]

Doing a proper job. Here they just shovel the asphalt into the hole (dirt, water, no matter), and let the normal traffic compact it!

[@TairnKA]

I saw a video of a machine that peels up the old asphalt, processes it (I didn't see any dump trucks), then apply it. All that was needed was the rollers.

[@TairnKA]

I wonder what's the threshold of replacing versus repairing, 40% bad surface?

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

I believe you are talking recycle in place machines. Those are fairly large train like machines made for highways and roadways and are typically to large to fit into parking lots. I think that they are not used more often because highways and roadways need to meet a certain design criteria when it comes to engineered asphalt mixes.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

I'd say that the answer is more than just a "threshold". When the asphalt no longer becomes manageable (or repairable), it should be replaced. The best solution is a full depth remove and replace (R&R) but, it is also the most expensive option. An alternative would be milling with an overlay but, that comes with its own set of issues. A popular and proven method to help extend the life of a bad asphalt surface is a Chipseal or Slurryseal. It is not a permanent fix but can extend the life another 7 - 12 years.

[@TairnKA]

The video I saw, was on a two lane road (Germany?), doing one side, letting vehicles drive on the other (semi's?). Then doing the other side, again with traffic moving now on the "new" road. I believe it's the same for a free/highway job? I agree it's not for parking lots or such.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

The process would be the same for a freeway or highway. I do know that a rejuvenator is added to the asphalt after it is grinded away. This would be a question more suited to an roadway engineer than myself. I don't know exactly how the asphalt conforms to the mix design regulations in the recycle in place processes.

[@briangardiner1015]

I have seen some guys will spray a rejuvenating agent on the patch before adding new mix.

[@TWOSU_NEWS]

That's actualy what your supposed to use before adding asphault... I do 5 inferred patches a week

[@raymondwood1453]

we need this crew in my town .that is a very good job of fixing a pot hole

[@alicehuang8086]

we have new type mini movable asphalt mixer for this pot hole repair.can freely add me whatsapp [phone] talk.

[@joshuapotter7372]

The chick couldn't hold on to the chalk line because the dude doesn't know how to snap it. He pulled it out of her hand and almost did it on the second line. Pull straight up on the line not towards you!

[@jamesireland9188]

Has nothing to do with him she was barely holding it cared more about her cigarette

[@Darkheart617]

@@jamesireland9188 lol

[@robertgemmell1485]

Need these guys in Glasgow, the roads here are an absolute disgrace.

[@ricktimmons458]

Yep Jill this is why after it is put in correctly by a machine; we have to rake it some so that every vehicle gets it stuck to their cars. We will be back in six months weather permitting to spray coat and that will be as soon as the flagmen and cone guys can come out. figure this for a two week job... just bill the mall.

[@1sonlee1]

Good Job ! Better than a pothole

[@daisybeagle6259]

Do I have to hold that string tight? Bugger me!

[@rabbitleyrer6361]

This patch should last much longer than just filling the hole nice job

[@zaptor1514]

I knew it was only a matter of time and the rake would bend or bust. Too much pressure and it’s not meant for tamping.

[@pepeluisjuarez4702]

Umhh.. How much make an hour the guy whit the red shirt? Por cierto.. Es MEXICANO!! .. Estoy seguro.. GOOD JOB AMIGO!!

[@25mfd]

I see the comments about needing a full depth repair to make things right. but municipalities are struggling to generate revenue to fund police, fire and other gov necessities. I know here in Milwaukee we have rotating fire house closures because of lack of funding. we live in a snow belt also, so we have the added cost of snow removal and purchasing road salt. so if a city can employ this repair technique and save cash, they will jump all over it and keep it. they are pretty much forced to do this. no money for anything more in depth.

[@clblanchard08]

As much taxes as we pay as a people this is one thing that should be completely and utterly fixable. If we'd just divert 3% of our military budget we could fund this and health care.

[@aarongrabowski7726]

25mfd that because of these people spending tax money like it is nothing. Way too much overspending in local towns cities and especially federally

[@25mfd]

+ chris blanchard 3% of last years D.O.D budget...that's a LOT of cash (and I mean like hundreds of millions)… but wouldn't trust the crooked govt to do the right thing with it... those bastards would take that money and STILL wouldn't fix even a 3rd of the problem roads... and then would STILL turn around and ask for MORE cash

[@25mfd]

+ Aaron Grabowski I can't disagree with anything you wrote...especially when you mentioned the FEDERAL govt... it's sickening reading about the misappropriation of the cash they STEAL from the public

[@aarongrabowski7726]

25mfd yup! And the sad part is that your only reading about a small portion they stole from the tax payers. The rest they can account for by claiming they paid $10,000 for a toilet seat.

[@nitetrane98]

Turning low spots into high spots.

[@lucaslarson430]

nitetrane98 those guys couldn’t rake worth a crap and THEN dumped a load of hot asphalt on top. I guarantee there is nothing comfortable about driving over that patchwork

[@jamesireland9188]

@@lucaslarson430 Here we go another professional lmao comment section always makes me laugh everyone is a professional.

[@busybody1474]

@@lucaslarson430 where's your professional results hot shot?? Zip up your pants and go get a job 😂

[@ucci05]

Asphalt is still hot in his pressed down inches. Making it a flat surface in the end.

[@roddoney1194]

All those fumes and no mask? Always wondered about that. In construction, you could get fired for not having lung protection.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

I had/have always thought the same thing. The insurance company sends out an independent test company every year testing the air environment these individuals work in. The results have always come back meeting all existing standards. Personally i have never agreed with the results because anyone who breaths in that smoke for extended periods of time has sinus issues at the end of the day. As part of the safety program we offered all employees the opportunity to wear respirators. We brought in an outside safety supply company to fit all those individuals who wanted masks. Some wear them and some do not. I would like to force the issue of wearing respirators all the time but, unfortunately safety programs typically tend to be a means of compliance. There is only so much that can be done when you're not the one signing checks and there is a severe disconnect between owners and boots on the ground.

[@mikel9567]

Get a life. You aren't going to get fired for no lung protection. Educate yourself before you post such idiotic statements. It's an open air environment not a confined space. They are fine.

[@dpav7994]

Most road workers I've seen breathe through cigarette filters anyway... so they're good.

[@davidgarcia3639]

Yes because all the h2s and lack of air supply out in the open...... ha

[@lacosta339]

РЕМОНТ СУПЕР .ДА У ВАС ПОРЯДОК.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

спасибо

[@mikethorntonr1]

Running infered with no emulsifier is pointless aint gonna last you already cooked the oil out

[@rogerfreely9524]

With that many "divits" I would go ahead and do a whole repave of that portion of the street.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

It all comes down to $$$$$

[@seky123]

hey man nice job, do you think asphalt is a good business to get into, and how would you compete with already existing companies doing commercial contracts? thanks

[@brucekwak2420]

I like the. Sounds. The rake makes so relaxing

[@birther1968]

Can you do an entire parking lot ??

[@DigitalIP]

And this pops up 3 years later.. Interesting way to fill holes though, wasn't aware it could be done that way.

[@tonyzone753]

DigitalIP ikr. It’s different then the way we do it.

[@phoquang7313]

Is this job make good money?

[@tonyzone753]

What is that attachment behind your truck. An what does it do. Is that millings

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

I believe you are referring to the "pan". It is what is directing the propane flames down to heat the asphalt. It is not millings. What is being laid down is 1/2" asphalt straight from the plant. The box is well insulated and heated so the asphalt mix can stay at the original temperature it was batched at.

[@advitam31]

can you tell me what is the brown substance to apply on the contour of the treated area ???

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

That is tack. A bonding agent.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

it is called Tack, and is used as a bonding agent for the new asphalt to the old.

[@martinjeffery3590]

Good repair but a grind out and relay is quicker

[@limchao796]

how about the aging of the asphalt ?

[@jamesb.9155]

They might, also have pumped tar into the large, adjacent cracks and other wise worked out adjacent issues . . . I worked in Broward County Municipal.

[@johntaco8408]

good thing you marked it with chalk, otherwise no one would know where the pothole was

[@AntGeezer]

Why are hard hats needed for this job?

[@emilyrodriguez5449]

How long will that pot hole repair past due to the side crack's weren't fix/repaired?

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

A repair like this should last 3 - 5 yrs. The side cracks should have been cracksealed but, this was not something this customer was willing to pay for at the time.

[@emilyrodriguez5449]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup .. Thank you for your response.. Customer's should know.

[@ricktimmons458]

this whole thing is a broken water pipe; caused by repaving over exposed pipe that was put in wrong... we will blame Steve, no Jill she is new.

[@tonyzone753]

Rick Timmons I take it you work here

[@tonyzone753]

Rick Timmons tell Jill id put it in her butt

[@kamenriz]

By watching this video, you can also gain insight into repairing holes with the infrared method

[@rubioatl7883]

Gezzz how many shirts s he wearing

[@brenyz5013]

They are actually doing a pretty good job they just need to add back some asphalt meaning Liquid tar witch holds the asphalt together without it it’s just gravel when you heat it up it burns some of the asphalt out just like 20 years of sitting there the sun does the same thing that’s why you have to add a little bit back in so it will stay for years to come .

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Brennan the edges were all coated with tack, the emulsion, and the guys did add back hma. Not exactly sure what you are referring to?

[@narotica1]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup rejuvinator solution i think?

[@bbgunn135]

The material looks really dry heating it up like that. Do you ever have any issues long term doing patches this way?

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Asphalt is batched at plants at temperatures from 300f - 350f. This unit keeps the asphalt at around 280F. We heat up the old asphalt to around 300f to remove it and replace it with new. This is not a permanent, long term, solution but is a LOT cheaper than traditional full depth patching. Besides cost, one of the biggest benefits to Infrared patching is no joint lines. Since we're heating the old asphalt back to its original working temperature and the new asphalt being laid is the same temperature, the two bond back together during rolling. No new joint lines that could let water back into the subbase. Like I said though, this is a temporary solution. Life expectancy is around 3 - 5 years. In the majority of cases though where the customer has chosen this method of patching, the Infrared patch will outlast the surrounding asphalt.

[@bbgunn135]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup i really like the method. Im a paving supervisor in PA but dont know much about other state's requirements regarding mix. Ive never even thought about using a broom for tack! That was really cool to see.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

@@bbgunn135 This 1/2" mix comes straight from the plants. These trucks carry about 3 - 3.5 tons of mix and as long as the propane tanks stay full, will keep the mix hovering around 300 degrees all day. I'm a fan of the broom as well!!

[@IThee-hw8oj]

Just cold-mill the old asphalt out, then repair it with hot new asphalt. Faster and better. Is this the American way? Man-o-man...

[@VagueMemory]

@Derek Charette Bud, you are being a bit childish. Also, while I think infrared repair is great, depending on this situation cold milling can be just as efficient and the repair lasts longer. A dump truck and trailer, pulling a skid steer with milling attachment and a small steel wheel roller. The only difference is one extra piece of equipment which is necessary for speed when doing larger, more numerous areas (as opposed to hauling all the material with a wheel barrel). The footprint on the earth is no different, especially when you are reusing the old material at your asphalt plant. Makes sense eh? It will last longer unless you did a poor job and it will be completely flush with the existing road, as opposed to this method which leaves a raised edge for the overlay. It all depends on the situation. This method is typically used because it is cheaper. Either could have been explained without the need for arrogance or immaturity from both of you. I'd also add ignorance one the part of the person who made the jab at Americans.

[@samson1200]

@Derek Charette Try to be civil and nix the name calling please. I hope I am talking to an intelligent adult human being.

[@redgrave526]

this way is more cost efficient.

[@mikel9567]

Actually no, cold milling wouldn't be any faster or better. Cold milling is very resource intensive and expensive. Our cold milling machine is $70,000 and requires the use of a large wheeled loader, a belt loader, a street sweeper and several dump trucks. Not to mention the traffic control and laborers on the ground. When we cold mill our roads, which we do for base stabilization, it costs the tax payers about $25,000 per week. Infrared repairs are far more beneficial and cheaper. They can also repair much more than pot holes too. Though this was kind of a crappy job. I wish we had one for our dept. Would save us a lot of time and money.

[@bobbypatton4903]

Go to settings and watch it at 2x speed.

[@glovefet]

where did the woman who held the end of the chalk line disappear to? I sincerely hope she wasn't avoiding work.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

She was there to help direct the motoring public around our closure inside this complex. Believe me that she was not avoiding her duties.

[@ricktimmons458]

Carl you know we don't do repairs on monday or tuesday.

[@axelechaide7626]

Hello what is the ñame of the machine that melt the asphalt

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Ray-Tech Infrared | Home Page raytechinfrared.com/

[@robocop6666666]

Great job guys but why not put two strengthening bars on the rake stop it bending like your brush has🇬🇧

[@mrmwilliams7043]

One Hundred Thousand of us watched a pothole being fixed.

[@pontuslaurell8178]

150 000 :)

[@seanshields86]

177k as of today

[@mrmwilliams7043]

@@seanshields86 178831. 8 hours later

[@seanshields86]

@@mrmwilliams7043 179081 now

[@JohnMatrixx]

179,548

[@James_Bowie]

Now that's a professional repair. In my neck of the woods that original small hole would be filled with bucket of asphalt and jumped on a few times for tamping.

[@dimeabbott1786]

Aside from the fact that they did mostly everything wrong including using a chalk line and basic primer... Primer is meant to go down before you lay your asphalt in the pothole... Hence it being primer. This is what most professional pavement maintenance companies would call a shit show.

[@iraqqasf130]

هاي شوكت توصل للعراق

[@francisvermeeren962]

where can i get one of those wheel barrows...

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Do a google search for "two wheeled wheelbarrow". We had purchased these through a local roofing supply company.

[@danielrush8804]

If you don't fix the sub grade the pot hole will come back asphalt is only as strong as what is underneath it

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Agreed that a full depth patch, along with fixing the subgrade is the best permanent solution. However, infrared patching can be done at a fraction of the cost and completed in a fraction of the time. As we all know though, subgrade issues are very rarely localized to a single location in a parking lot. How many times have we all went in to do a full depth R&R and found 2" of existing asphalt and then proceeded to excavate 6" of existing clay subbase? The best, most structurally sound part of the entire parking lot is the patch we all just completed. After we leave the parking lot continues to disintegrate around our patch!

[@MrJoeblowe69]

Not sure where this is but here in the UK it would last about a week

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

This type of patch is done in the UK and it lasts for 3 -5 years.

[@MrJoeblowe69]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup Funny, I work for the council and I've never seen it done like that. Lots of heavy goods in this area and I have yet to see a repair that wasn't failing after a week or so.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

What method of repairs are typically used?

[@terencewarner4692]

Can we all come back and sing happy birhday to this job?

[@Pablo-fe1uv]

Que bien a quedado como si lo hubieran hecho a regla

[@paulteamcr8402]

Admiro el esfuerzo y dedicación en dejarlo bien acabado

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

gracias Señor!

[@busybody1474]

Do you guys do massages?? I want infrared heat before Steamroller, thank you in advance🔥😠

[@jerryrivera4147]

it should be cut and remove first the weary asphalt pavement to square edge and clean the area ,then apply tack coat before laying new asphalt and compact using road roller.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Cutting the asphalt leaves four new areas that water can penetrate into the base. An Infrared repair is seamless.

[@aniketpdandge]

No seal coat why?

[@anthonyyoung7344]

Cool never saw it done that way before

[@ricktimmons458]

Almost forgot to put in a order to city street department and police to get that traffic enforcement out here to put in a sign for the speed trap. better to be safe and only use Spanish or Greek, i think we got a speed bump behind that old electric sign .

[@victordickson5319]

How high do they pile it before rerolling?

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

About 3/4" of an inch

[@michaeld.4521]

Great job by these guys.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you Michael!

[@christopherlovelock9104]

I would have thought a 'cold planer' machine would have been quicker initially.

[@gunlover1955]

Come on that dude at 14:00 minutes is like decorating a cake or something roll that crap man, lol.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Gotta take pride in what you do!! A lot of the time is pulling all the loose stones off the mat so that the patch is left smooth and free of surface voids.

[@vinmorin]

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup I always have difficulty spreading the left over stones. Now I know what to do. Thank you for showing us how it's done. Quality work my friend!

[@ricktimmons458]

see Sally this is why engineers came out last month and wrote up this crack, we then follow the work order to mark the exact location for the paving crew. in about six months they come out and write another report stating that they did not see the chalk marking and it all gets started again - JOB SECURITY.

[@danor6812]

Has to be 100% better than cold patch..

[@chrisryan8863]

I wish my city would fix roads that thoroughly! My city comes in and fills a pothole in 5 minutes and drives off and the holes open back up again in no time.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Those that do it that way know that the "fix" is temporary at best and will most likely last less than three days. Any rain or snow event and it may last less than 12hrs.

[@mikel9567]

I work for a county road department and we do some "temporary" repairs like that. Sometimes its an emergency and has to be repaired before a permanent fix can be done. Other times it's because we have other work planned on the road and so there is no point in doing a pretty, long lasting repair when we are coming back in a couple weeks or months and doing a major overhaul on the road. Point is, while you think it may be a crappy job, sometimes there are reasons you don't know about.

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Thank you Mike. Too true. We are working our way through a city now doing full depth conventional patching ahead of our mill crews coming in about a month from now. The infrared repairs done here were only a temporary (less than 3yrs) fix until a budget would allow for something more extensive. Good luck to you this season!

[@birther1968]

How long do these last???

[@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup]

Usually about 5 years. A lot depends on what caused the failure initially. Completely failed subgrade or continued water intrusion outside the patched are significantly decreases longevity.

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[@alancharlton7594]

You can tell they are not state workers.

[@daytonaferris9670]

Oh and how could you tell 😂

[@bnsfbandit9807]

@@daytonaferris9670 cause they don't mess around

[@calsspace2043]

Not all states mess around

[@shiloberry]

Calvin Johnson thats for sure

[@masterVideoContent]

ya no guy sanding with a shovel not doing a thing. working and smoking... what impossible for a state employee.

[@смиренный-х2б]

Very interesting method but looks almost equally as time consuming as just filling the potholes with preheated asphalt and move on down the road. What are the benefits of this compared to the traditional method?