✅Large Asphalt Crack Repair - Fixing Tennis Court With Epoxy-Coat Pave Patch

[@NaterTater]

Pave Patch on Amazon: amzn.to/3hhwkQu Pave Patch manufacturer: epoxy-coat.com/products/pave-patch/

[@robertparker2420]

It’s been a year and I am looking at doing this for my tennis court. Just wondering if this repair is still holding up.

[@NaterTater]

Yes it has. The epoxy is still solid. Hairline cracks have formed on one side or the other against the asphalt. Which I expected.

[@johnstephens6870]

Why wouldn't you pre fill your crack with a type I Portland cement and sand mix, it's cheap and rock hard and it's not gonna settle and wash out and then apply the epoxy sand mix over top?

[@latinreuben]

Another good detailed video. Btw, what caulk do u use for small cracks? And what caulk/silicone would u use on sidewalk...not cracks but the deviding squares?

[@NaterTater]

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[@lattermanstudio]

Epoxy fillers are excellent…. There have been a number of versions out there for many many years …. 👍👍👍

[@NaterTater]

Agreed. Epoxy is versatile stuff, counter tops to garage floors to fillers.

[@shamimmalik4701]

The initial sand you put in the cracks….did you mix it with something?

[@NaterTater]

@@shamimmalik4701 i did not. Just dry sand.

[@Peaceseeker917]

I'm looking to do a Pickleball court in my backyard, would you recommed ashpalt over concrete base? If I did go with ashphalt. what proofing can I lay down to not have to repair it so often.

[@afshinzand220]

Hi there I strongly recommend concrete if you don’t have a very high quality asphalt available. The concrete needs to be reinforced with appropriate steel bars and both expansion and construction joints (not necessary in case of post tension concrete). You can get professional instructions through ASBA (American Sports Builders Association). Acrylic topcoat is the best application for the top surface coating when you were done with the concrete or asphalt.

[@cherylwahlin8541]

Great video. I appreciated the information on what looks like a solid solution. Have you thought of painting it? I'm looking for instructional videos on how to paint what you repaired. Thank you.

[@NaterTater]

I haven't but it should be able to be painted just like asphalt.

[@amerassi9319]

great work and nice video

[@NaterTater]

Thanks!

[@RAMPHD]

Great video. I have now done my 150 driveway, 3 times. Tried a bunch of products - Rustoleum Patch, the rubberized Airport brand. None work that well. Looks great, next year open cracks, small red sand ants will reappear 🥵. Winter and asphalt shifting, water does get in. One BIG rabbit hole and a yearly maintenance task like most!

[@NaterTater]

Yes, hairline cracks showed up on one side of the epoxy to asphalt joint after a winter cycle but I expected that. This is much better than any previous products I have used.

[@tonymanero5544]

You can’t patch a crack that is still moving or settling. Same with concrete walkway. If it’s still settling, new cracks will form, while the old cracks MAY hold up if you use export pr glue that is stronger than concrete. It’s mean a new crack will form close to the old crack if the surface is still settling.

[@stevebg4]

Hi, how is the pave patch holding up a year later on tennis court? Any weeds showing up again thhru the cracks? Also, I have similar situation with long and wide cracks on tennis court and want t try this out. What do you think about aquaphalt 6.0 ?

[@NaterTater]

The pave patch is doing well. A crack did emerge on one side of the patch to original asphalt over most of the distant as I expected. So there is now an opportunity for weeds or other growth in there. The pave patch material itself is holding up well its just that the asphalt as a whole is shifting and thus causing the crack. It needs a quick tube sealant probably every other year to maintain it.

[@tonymanero5544]

⁠@@NaterTaterNate, in that case, I’m suspecting that the epoxy in the patch is holding the crack, but then the stress is moved over a couple of inches from the crack where the original asphalt isn’t as strong as epoxy reinforced patch material. This suggests your court surface is still settling, maybe slower after years of settling. And the forces are coming from the left of right of the court width cracks, suggesting the ends were not compacted enough. I’m not an expert, but sharing an opinion.

[@gmasc357]

Thanks for sharing is this product resistant to shifting, it does not seam to have any flexibility

[@NaterTater]

It is not. It solidifies to a hard material that doesn't flex.

[@gmasc357]

@@NaterTaterDoes that mean that it ends up cracking again? I'm trying to find the proper fix for asphalt cracks in a commercial parking lot

[@NaterTater]

@gmasc357 the epoxy hasnt cracked but its possible. What is likely to happen is the joint between the epoxy and asphalt will open over time. I dont think there is a solution that doesn't do that (unless its bubble gum tar).

[@Masonplays963]

How's the repair holding up?

[@NaterTater]

@Masonplays963 good. The epoxy is holding well but hairline cracks did form on one side or the other where it meets the asphalt. I expect to caulk that every year or two.

[@sharoncohen7021]

What’s the name of the product and where is it sold near penna

[@NaterTater]

Link is in the video description and pinned comment

[@WaltBankes]

My opinion is that you will continue to have cracks develop since that slab is huge and will expand and contract with temperature changes. It would need rest on a flat bed of sand to not crack as it changes size. An alternative solution would be to use expansion joints.

[@NaterTater]

Yes, valid points. I do expect to get hairline cracks that will need to be filled. From those that I talk to in the tennis court industry they say its an annual maintenance project to seal up the small cracks to prevent them becoming big ones.

[@amerassi9319]

Yes, what you say is correct. The crack may return. Therefore, I have a question. I live in West Asia. My question is: What are the extension cords that you mentioned in the comment, or what is their type? They may be available here in our markets. Give me information about the name of the material or its type. Thank you in advance

[@shamimmalik4701]

@@NaterTaterwe just resurface and we had big cracks like that Now the initial sand you put in You dis bot show that step Was it dry sand mixed with something?

[@NaterTater]

@shamimmalik4701 just dry sand. Filler basically.

[@garyhoward4064]

What does it look like 1 year later?

[@NaterTater]

Overall holding up well, the asphalt did expand/contract enough to open up a hairline crack on one side of the epoxy filler as I expected. So it will need a sealant applied for me to not have weeds find their way back in there this year (had none last year).

[@MichelFournier-z6n]

Good job thank you so much

[@NaterTater]

Most welcome 😊

[@simd510]

how did it hold up?

[@NaterTater]

It's only been a couple months and currently snow covered. Ask in 6 months.

[@TRezends]

Can you give an update on how the repair has held up?

[@NaterTater]

The epoxy looks the same as the day I applied it but over winter it did get a hairline crack on one side or the other along the asphalt. Overall I am happy and it is way better than before. I think I had one small weed manage to sprout this season that I plucked out.

[@gboy1298]

Good job, next take a high volume compressor and blow out all the cracks first.

[@NaterTater]

@@gboy1298 good tip!

[@tonymanero5544]

Those cracks are massive which means the ground was settling. I’m think in 1 year, the cracks will open up. It’s possible the settling has stop if it been years. Even if the epoxy is very strong, the asphalt isn’t a solid substance like a cement slab where the crack vertical walls can be bounded, although not 3 inches wide. The contractor, quoting $15,000, would not have done a better job than you. It really depends on whether the surface has fully settled. If not, it like wax on car; you going to have to redo the job sooner or later.

[@flyin18t]

I've been working in the tennis industry for over 30 years. Court maintenance has been a chunk of what I've been involved with. Would you like to chat offline with some possible ideas to help you out?

[@NaterTater]

Sure thing! Use my contact form on my website www.natertaterchannel.com/#wpforms-96

[@Project_Pat]

I mean as long as it is your personal court, good for you. If you’re charging someone to repair their court like this, shame on you.

[@seethebutter]

Very cool! Thanks

[@carloscardova4221]

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[@NaterTater]

no real snow yet this season which is a shame since I have a new snowblower to test out! I'm sure it will come rolling in soon.

[@carloscardova4221]

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[@NaterTater]

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