Infrared vs Traditional Pothole Repair - Which is Best for Your Saskatoon Property?

You might be familiar with the old method of repairing potholes in Saskatoon, where workers do something not much more sophisticated than removing the old bits of broken asphalt and pouring in something new. There are many problems with this method, which the infrared repair process addresses. 

It leaves no seams, and it restores some of the original condition of the old asphalt, making repeated potholes in this particular spot less likely. When it comes to infrared vs traditional pothole repair, there isn’t much competition. Here is how you’ll benefit if you use this new asphalt repair method on your Saskatoon property. 

Level and Seamless Repair

When you use traditional asphalt repair methods, there is a seam between the new and old asphalt. They cannot forge together the way that they do with infrared repair. This new method heats up the old asphalt, allowing it to mix in with the new. Without a seam, the repair is more durable and will last for longer. It is also simple to get a level, beautiful repair surface with infrared repair.

Aesthetic Repairs are Possible

Speaking of beautiful, if you have patterned or textured asphalt, the infrared process will protect it. First, the original asphalt will not be burned in the process, so you do not need to worry about leaving behind black marks that ruin the look of your asphalt surface. Second, this patching process can replicate the patterns in your existing asphalt, creating a better look than traditional methods can.