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Model Forum / General / Models / February 2010Repairing tarmac
A bit off-topic, but how should I go about repairing some holes in Tarmac? There are ten holes, about 8" across, in a private car park - so no fast traffic or heavy loads, mostly it only has to look okay. Looking for cheap please, but I don't have a clue where to start! Thanks -- Peter Fairbrother > A bit off-topic, but how should I go about repairing some holes in Tarmac? > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > -- Peter Fairbrother Hi Peter Have a look here.. http://www.pavingexpert.com/faqmac01.htm Regards John >> A bit off-topic, but how should I go about repairing some holes in >> Tarmac? [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > http://www.pavingexpert.com/faqmac01.htm Thanks! My google-fu is weak today. -- Peter Fairbrother > A bit off-topic, but how should I go about repairing some holes in Tarmac? > > There are ten holes, about 8" across, in a private car park - so no fast > traffic or heavy loads, mostly it only has to look okay. > > Looking for cheap please, but I don't have a clue where to start! Nip down to your local builders merchants and buy a bag or three of cold lay tarmac. (the bitumen is softened with spirit) Wacker plate it down on a warm day with a little water to stop the plate sticking is probably the best method, but you can compact it manually easily enough. Seal the edges with hot bitumen if you're feeling super efficient! Julian. >A bit off-topic, but how should I go about repairing some holes in Tarmac? > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > -- Peter Fairbrother I'd probably give Alder seeds a wide berth! There are mixes of Tarmac specifically for patching, but it's a pig to work in cold weather, so I'd be tempted to leave it a while. If it's Concrete then much less of an issue. I think the B&Q warehouses stock both. Steve >> A bit off-topic, but how should I go about repairing some holes in Tarmac? >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > I'd probably give Alder seeds a wide berth! I tried. >There are mixes of Tarmac > specifically for patching, but it's a pig to work in cold weather, so I'd > be tempted to leave it a while. I wondered about that. Can I buy them now and hope/expect they will still work when (if!) it (ever) gets warmer? Global warming, where are you when we need you! > If it's Concrete then much less of an > issue. I think the B&Q warehouses stock both. B&Q is your friend ... 8-) -- Peter Fairbrother >A bit off-topic, but how should I go about repairing some holes in Tarmac? > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > -- Peter Fairbrother Simple !! Wait for the guys who knock on your door who are "in the area" and "wonder if you want your drive done", divert them to where your car park !!! >>A bit off-topic, but how should I go about repairing some holes in Tarmac? >> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Wait for the guys who knock on your door who are "in the area" and "wonder > if you want your drive done", divert them to where your car park !!! At which point they will suck their teeth and try to convince you that what you have is poor stuff and you should really have it done all over with their superior material! Henry |
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