How Do You Fix An Asphalt Driveway?
A well-maintained asphalt driveway can enhance the curb appeal of your home. Over time, cracks may occur. Water can seep through the cracks, erode the sub-surface and eventually cause potholes. While professional repair may be cost prohibitive, simple do-it-yourself asphalt repairs can be accomplished by even the uninitiated homeowner to give your grounds a new look. Step 1 Patch potholes on a warm, clear day. Lay the bag of asphalt patching material out in the sun for an hour before work begins to allow for an easier, pliable product. Step 2 Use a chisel and sledge hammer to chip away any loose asphalt from the pothole edges. Sweep out the hole. Step 3 Cover the surface of the hole with asphalt emulsion. Use the putty knife to spread the emulsion evenly. This will help the patching material to adhere to the hole. Step 4 Half-fill the hole with the warm cold-patch asphalt patching material. Level it with the shovel and tamp it down with the 4 x 4 post. Add more asphalt patch, level it,
