Q. I have a blacktop crack that needs to be repaired. What is a good way to prevent water penetration? I've tried different sealers, but some have been messy. Is there an easy-to-apply product that ...

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Question: I’ve struggled for years trying everything to permanently fill aggravating cracks in blacktop. Have you had any luck fixing blacktop cracks so you can’t see them? Answer: When a new blacktop ...

Q. Tim, I read a previous column of yours in which you talked about repairing a shallow depression in a concrete surface using sand and Portland cement. My issue is I have a few shallow puddles in my ...

QDEAR TIM: I need to repair a blacktop crack. What is a good way to prevent water penetration? I've tried different sealers, but some have been messy. Is there an easy-to-apply product that produces ...

Q. I’ve struggled for years trying everything to permanently fill aggravating cracks in blacktop. The magic caulks sold at the big boxes have provided me with dismal results. The worst part is that no ...

Because of its effectiveness, repairing cracks in pavement has long been a popular preventative measure to keep moisture out of the pavement, preventing potholes from forming and extending pavement ...

Potholes, trench cuts and other asphalt repairs are the bane of public works managers and road crews. Ubiquitous, time-consuming, expensive- to-repair asphalt repair work ties up traffic and is ...

Q: My driveway needs a patch that's about two feet by one foot. I asked the company that sealed my driveway, but I was shocked when I received this reply: "A rough ballpark to perform a hot asphalt ...