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Posted by on September 19, 2006, 1:44 pm
Tom The Great wrote:
> On 18 Sep 2006 12:53:16 -0700, jaykchan@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> >I need info on a good way to repair cracks on an asphalt driveway.
> >There are numerous 1/4" cracks and hairline cracks on the asphalt
> >driveway in the area where the driveway meets the street. I have tried
> >driveway patching material (comes in a bucket) and sealant (comes in a
> >bottle or in a tube), and I have also put driveway sealing paint over
> >the driveway. And I have done this twice during the past 5 years.
> >Noon work. The cracks will come right back after a cold winter (I live
> >in northern New Jersey). I need to find a good way to repair cracks
> >that the cracked can stay fixed for at least two years or more. What's
> >that wonder product?
> >
> >If there is no DIY solution available, please tell me whether I should
> >hire a contractor to do this, and what type of contractor I should
> >hire. What kind of method or product should I expect him to use to
> >have a good result?
> >
> >Thanks in advance for any info.
> >
> >Jay Chan
>
>
> This is what I was told:
>
> For larger cracks, use backer rod (it's like stryofoam rope), and use
> the crack fill that comes in the bottles.
>
> I was told to get patching compound that remains flexible.
>
> Plus, after you fix all the cracks, then reseal your dryway.
>
> Now I have been blessed with a concret drive way in house, but I do
> remember hearing the stories about the water cooler after the weekend.
>
> later,
>
> tom @ www.BlankHelp.com
What I need is to find that special patching compound that remains
flexible after one cold winter -- and I will be all set.
Jay Chan
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