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Fixing potholes or utility cuts? Find out if you need to order by the ton or just buy bags at the hardware store.

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Cold Patch vs. Hot Mix

For small repairs like potholes (less than a few square feet), cold patch asphalt in bags is the only practical solution. Hot mix cools too quickly in small quantities to be workable by the time you get it from the plant to your house.

How to Apply Bagged Patch

  1. Clean the hole: Remove all loose debris, dirt, and water. A dry hole bonds best.
  2. Square the edges: Use a chisel or saw to make the edges of the pothole vertical. Tapered edges will cause the patch to pop out.
  3. Fill and compact: Overfill the hole slightly (about 1/2 inch above the surface), then compact it heavily with a hand tamper or your vehicle's tire.