Comparison of Ultracrete, Normal Cold Mix and Hot Mix for Pothole Repair
Description
Ultracrete
Normal Cold Mix
Hot Mix
High tensile, compressive
and rupture strength
Low Strength works in
potholes only
Excellent compressive
strength with proper
compaction
Excellent
Very low
low
Flexibility
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adhesion
Excellent, no tack coat
required
Mainly mechanical
interlock, laying tack coat is
better
Must be tack coated and
compacted
Yes
No
No
No Special Skill set
required
No Special Skill set
required
Skilled crew familiar with
Special Equipment
Application Before repairs
Minimal Surface
Preparation even in wet
condition
Potholes must be clean
thoroughly with no dust
and not wet
Potholes must be clean
thoroughly with no dust
and not wet
Surface
Excellent match to grade
Poor Ride
Smooth ride requires
skilled crew during install
Main Use
Rapid, permanent repairs
in all-weather condition
Hot mix alternative
patching, winter repairs
New Construction
Overlays Not designed for
repairs
Simple equipment and
hand compactor
Shover/Machine
Compactor
Asphalt truck plus
specialized equipment and
crew for application and
compacting
Surface Temperature for
Application
Any temperature 0oC and
above
16oC minimum
Ideal 22-35oC
Repair Depth
Any potholes 6mm to full
depth
Potholes 10 mm to full
depth
Potholes 10 mm to full
depth
Compaction
Hand compactor or
compacted by traffic, NonShrinking, Flowable
Must be Machine
compacted to attain
strength
Must be Machine
compacted to attain
strength
Availability
Can be inventoried with
Shelf life of 1 plus year,
available when you need
it!
Can be inventoried, but
dries out and has limited
shelf life
Must be purchased just
prior to use and
maintained hot, Subject to
hot mix plant availability
Potholes Preparation
Minor preparation, No
removal,
Excellent match to grade
Temporary repair, Poor
match to grade
Requires removal,
squaring off, base repair
prior to repair
Yes
No
No
Utility cuts
Any width ½ inch and up
– One stop repair – Fast
return to service.
Temporary Repair
First repair with cold mix
and then replace with hot
mix later
Manholes
Permanent, No removal
required
Temporary Repair
Must be removed prior to
repair
Mechanical Strength
Edge Strength
Water Resistance
Manpower
Requirements
Equipment
Repair Mismatched grades