Grand Junction Paving

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Pothole repair can be approached in different ways depending on whether the repair is meant to be temporary or permanent. Cold patch asphalt, which can be applied without heating and compacted with hand tools or light equipment, provides a relatively quick fix that can be used in a wider range of temperatures, including during winter months when hot mix asphalt is not practical to install. However, cold patch repairs are generally considered temporary, since the material does not bond as completely with the surrounding asphalt and may need to be reapplied as it wears or works loose. Hot mix asphalt repairs, which involve cutting out the damaged area to a clean edge, preparing the base, and placing and compacting hot asphalt, provide a more durable and perman