Eliminating Weak Joints to Structural Water Infiltration
Traditional saw-cut asphalt patching leaves a hidden flaw behind: a cold joint. When workers pack fresh, hot mix against a cold, cut edge of old pavement, the two layers never truly fuse together. This creates a permanent, weak seam around the entire border of the patch.
During heavy North Carolina downpours, water seeps directly into this unbonded perimeter seam. The trapped moisture weakens the underlying stone base. When heavy delivery trucks or customer cars roll over the unbonded joint, the pavement shifts and cracks. Within a single winter freeze-thaw cycle, the traditional patch fails, leaving you with an even larger pothole.
For busy property executives, this creates an expensive, endless cycle of temporary repairs. Faulty patches ruin your lot's appearance and lower your total asset value. They also create immediate pedestrian trip hazards that leave your firm exposed to costly slip-and-fall personal injury lawsuits.