Infrared Asphalt Repair

What Is Infrared Asphalt Repair?

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Even if you’re unfamiliar with the infrared repair process, you’ve probably seen it in action. The popular temporary paving solution is often used in both commercial and residential applications. Infrared asphalt repair involves heating the existing asphalt material until it’s soft. Then, new or recycled asphalt mixes in easily to the softened substance.

It’s become an increasingly popular mode of repairing asphalt because it’s easy, environmentally friendly, and requires minimal downtime after the process is finished. Although it’s not the right solution for every pavement problem, paving professionals choose infrared asphalt repair for long-lasting fixes of specific asphalt issues.

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Applications of Infrared Asphalt Repair

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While infrared asphalt repair is an extremely handy solution, it’s not a catch-all for every pavement problem. There are several ways that the process is used to patch smaller areas of asphalt. Infrared asphalt repair is best used for:

• Leveling of the asphalt surface where dips and divots are present.

• Resurfacing areas where pooling water is present.

• Repairing pot holes and surface damage.

• Creating seamless overlays of new and existing asphalt.

• Elevation adjustments around grates and utility holes.​

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Paving professionals choose infrared asphalt repair for patching and temporary fixes of existing asphalt. It’s particularly useful in resurfacing asphalt pavement impacted by drainage issues. Drainage issues typically result in dips and pooling water on paved surfaces, which infrared asphalt repair can fix. Although it can’t be used in every application, it still has immense benefits as a solution in certain circumstances.

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There are many reasons to utilize infrared asphalt repair technology in various applications. Understand the benefits of infrared asphalt repair and decide if its the right solution for your paving problems:

• The deep penetrating heat of the infrared rays allows repairs to occur without the risk of separating the asphalt from the aggregate subsurface. 

• It entirely eliminates the chance of burning or scaling of the existing asphalt’s surface.

• It prevents moisture damage by creating seamless transitions between new and existing asphalt. This makes it ideal for repairing uneven asphalt surfaces with pooling water.

• Recycled asphalt can be used in the infrared asphalt repair process, reducing the need for new asphalt materials.

• It doesn’t require disturbance of existing asphalt surfaces, so there is minimal impact on the earth. 

• The process is incredibly streamlined, so it requires fewer resources and time to complete the repair. 

• With fewer resources being used during the infrared repair process, it becomes a much more cost-effective solution than others. 

• Once the repair is complete, there is minimal downtime required before the paved surface can be back in use. Typically, the surface is ready for traffic within 20-30 minutes. 

• It’s useful in commercial settings to level off grates and utility hole covers or repair small cracks, divots, or surface potholes in roads and parking lots.

• It is also utilized in residential applications for resurfacing asphalt driveways where pooling water is present.

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While, unfortunately, infrared asphalt repair won’t fix all your problems, it is still a viable solution for specific asphalt issues. It’s an incredibly useful tool to create seamless, aesthetically pleasing asphalt repairs. 

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Overall, infrared asphalt repair is an excellent solution for a wide range of problems. Both commercial and residential paved surfaces can benefit from its application. Contact Black Apple to determine if infrared asphalt repair is the right solution for your next asphalt problem repair or project. 

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