3 Simple Ways to Boost Road Repairs

Road repairs are vital to our daily lives. Roads get us where we need to go, transport goods, and connect communities. However, asphalt maintenance is a constant challenge. Potholes, cracks, and other damages can develop over time due to various factors, including weather conditions, heavy traffic, and improper maintenance.

Neglecting road repairs can severely affect vehicles, transportation, and safety. Potholes and other road damage can cause accidents, traffic congestion, and increased fuel consumption, leading to higher costs for drivers and the community.

Pothole repair and asphalt maintenance are ongoing challenges for municipalities and departments of transportation (DOTs). Two leading forms of asphalt used in pothole repair and road maintenance are hot mix asphalt and cold patch asphalt. But the third option is faster, stronger, safer, and 70 million years older than the rest: natural asphalt.

Natural asphalt, like Dirt Road Repairs, isn’t just durable, reliable, and clean. Organizations use it to fix their roads as often as needed, with the confidence that their repairs will last. Using natural asphalt reduces liabilities and risks associated with manufactured asphalt. Let’s look at how Dirt Road Repairs can boost your road repairs in three simple ways.

1. Dirt Road Repairs Combines Durability with All-Weather Usability

Hot mix asphalt has been the preferred material for permanent road repairs due to its durability. However, its weather restrictions force public works departments to rely on temporary, manufactured cold patches to keep up with road repairs when the temperature drops.

Dirt Road Repairs provides a permanent solution that works in any weather. In wet and sub-zero temperatures, it maintains its material stability and bond. Natural asphalt repair remains workable and reliable in snow, heat, and rain — while manufactured mixes do not.

And because of this material’s industry-leading durability, there’s no more waiting on warmer weather to start your more significant road repair projects that would require a hot mix.

2. No Special Equipment or Training Needed

No special tools or training are needed to use Dirt Road Repairs. The high-purity bitumen binder released by natural asphalt on compaction forms a permanent bond, unlike manufactured asphalt, which relies on chemical solvents. It never drains or strips away like other asphalts. With this 100% VOC-free natural asphalt, you can create long-lasting repairs simply by applying it and rolling it in place.

100% VOC-Free

Most leading asphalt brands have a VOC of 1-2%. But Dirt Road Repairs has a VOC of less than .00001%—low enough to legally be considered “VOC-free.” This makes it the most environmentally friendly asphalt repair material available, with independent test results to prove it.

3. Use Bulk Asphalt for Large-Scale Pothole Repairs

Resealable Bulk Asphalt Supersacks

Bulk asphalt offers several advantages, making it cost-effective and efficient for large projects. Purchasing asphalt in bulk reduces loading and unloading times, increasing operational efficiency. For large projects, bulk asphalt is typically the ideal choice.

However, the problem with bulk asphalt is storage. Although most bulk cold patch asphalt is meant to be stored outside, changes in temperature and high humidity affect the material’s performance.

We know big projects need bulk asphalt. That’s why we developed a 2400lb resealable Supersack of Dirt Road Repairs to ensure your asphalt isn’t exposed to the elements and that you have as much asphalt as you need when you need it.

Take the Easy Route with Dirt Road Repairs for Road Repairs

Dirt Road Repairs doesn’t require any special equipment or training for application—paving the way to Easy Street. For all-weather asphalt repairs, simply throw and roll. By compounding bitumen-impregnated limestone rocks, you get a permanent bond.

Asphalt maintenance is a tough job. Using the right materials, techniques, and strategies makes it easier. Get better road performance and durability with Dirt Road Repairs.