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Pavement failures range from surface cracking to deep structural failure. The cause and depth of failure determines the appropriate repair method — selecting the wrong approach wastes money and fails prematurely.
Throw-and-roll patching fills potholes quickly with cold-mix asphalt. It's a temporary measure suitable for emergency repairs in cold weather. Long-term durability is limited.
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Cut-and-patch (saw cut) removes failed asphalt to clean, straight edges, allows inspection of the base course, and installs new hot-mix asphalt in layers. This is the most durable repair method for isolated failures.
Infrared repair heats and re-works existing asphalt, adding virgin material where needed. This method is effective for moderate surface failures, leaving seamless edges that resist water infiltration.
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Mill-and-fill removes the surface layer with a milling machine and installs a fresh asphalt layer over the sound base. Appropriate for widespread surface distress without deep structural failure.
Full-depth reclamation grinds the entire existing pavement and base, mixing it in-place and compacting it as a new base course. Used for severely failed pavements requiring complete reconstruction.
Choosing the right method requires a proper assessment of failure cause, depth, and extent. A reputable contractor will assess before recommending — beware of contractors who propose the same solution for every problem.