How to Repair Cracks

Repairing cracks with U.S. Cold Patch will preserve the surrounding pavement.

STEP

Locate

Begin with the largest crack.

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STEP

Clear Dirt

Clear the crack of dirt and debris.

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STEP

Pour

Mound U.S. Cold Patch along the crack.

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STEP

Compact

Compact or tire roll the repair.

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STEP

Scrape

Scrape away excess material.

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STEP

Complete

The job is complete.

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Locate Clear Dirt Pour Compact Scrape Complete

In cooperation with California EPA, Yosemite National Park has tested a new green asphalt patch compound for about 1 year.”

- Lloyd Sheetz Yosemite National Park (Green Voices, NPS, 2004)