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Hot Mix vs. Cold Mix Asphalt for Pothole Repairs
Newly formed potholes on roads and highways can make repair crews feel like they’re playing a real-life game of whack-a-mole. Just when you patch one, two more seemingly pop up overnight. In many regions of the country, pothole repairs cost millions of dollars...
Top 6 Reasons You Should Buy a Falcon Asphalt Hot Box
Many municipalities still use flatbed trucks to transport asphalt to repair potholes. This expensive option only provides a temporary solution, as the rapidly cooling hot mix gives workers just a few hours to perform repairs before it hardens beyond usefulness. The...
Reducing Operation Costs for Pothole Repair Work
Repairing potholes in a timely manner can be low on the list of priorities for road agencies and municipalities. This is often due to the high labor, time, and money cost. However, there are ways to significantly reduce multiple operating costs and ensure that the...
Comparing Pothole Repair Techniques
Using the correct pothole patching technique is essential to preventing your work crews from revisiting the same few potholes every season. If performed the first time correctly, pothole repairs can last several years. However, if a newly emerged hole is patched...
Selecting the Right Pothole Repair Machine
Efficiently fixing potholes requires using purpose-built equipment to get the job done right. Choosing the correct one can result in a 60% to 80% savings in material and labor. Hotboxes are asphalt repair machines equipped with all the tools contractors and...
Using an Asphalt Hot Box vs. Dump Truck With Cold Asphalt
Dump trucks and asphalt hot boxes are two popular ways of repairing potholes. However, one of the methods offers far greater value and benefits than the other. Read on to learn more about asphalt hot boxes vs. dump trucks and which method can save money, reduce labor,...
Asphalt Hot Boxes vs. Asphalt Patch Trucks
Asphalt hot boxes and patch trucks allow road repair crews to make more effective pothole repairs. They both keep asphalt material at optimal temperatures and help eliminate costly waste. However, that’s where the similarities stop. Read on to learn more about the...
What Are the Biggest Problems With Patching Potholes?
As pavement ages, it tends to distress in certain areas due to traffic and environmental factors. If these minor potholes aren’t remedied quickly, they grow into even bigger holes. Ask any mayor or city council member—potholes are one of the most frequent complaints...
How Much Do Asphalt Hot Boxes Cost?
Hot boxes are an indispensable piece of equipment that can help reduce operator fatigue, increase productivity, and keep the asphalt at optimal temperatures throughout the day. Many people often ask what an asphalt hot box costs and the short answer is that it depends...
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