TL;DR
A pothole patch is the localized repair of a pavement failure, made by squaring and cleaning the hole, then compacting hot-mix or cold-patch asphalt in lifts until the surface matches grade. Hot mix bonded with tack coat is the durable fix; bagged cold patch is a stopgap that traffic will eventually pump out.
What it means
A pothole patch is the localized repair of a pavement failure, made by squaring and cleaning the hole, then compacting hot-mix or cold-patch asphalt in lifts until the surface matches grade. Hot mix bonded with tack coat is the durable fix; bagged cold patch is a stopgap that traffic will eventually pump out. Sealcoating contractors patch before coating because sealer alone cannot bridge a void, and unrepaired holes let water destroy the base below.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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