Thank you Willie!

Thank you!

Asphalt Maintenance Group No Problem!

They need to learn the proper application of a primer, it doesnt go on top of the patch thats for damn sure.

and the high cost of living doesn't seem to be affecting its popularity

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup hahaha indeed

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup I could never understand why there is a stigma in our culture with manual labor. I've never felt so satisfied and slept so well at night as when I was doing construction in my younger years.

Not just our culture. Casta or Caste is prevalent in many parts of the world. I don't know that there is any real way to explain the stigma. Here in the US, I would argue that high value (or worth) is placed upon those in the "construction" trades based upon geography. It probably doesn't help that those in the "labor/construction" fields perpetuate stigmas among their own group. If you were on a jobsite you know that there were trades you looked up to and those you looked down upon. Any miner would NEVER want to be classified into a construction/labor group. It has always seemed to be socially acceptable to be in a labor field as long as you had a job title like engineer or architect but, I am sure that even there with masters and phd's their peer groups look down upon them. I wonder if a engineer designing massive structures would feel out of place among the high finance of Wall Street or tech heavy San Francisco? Imagine an engineer designing a deep space propulsion system. A high tech, state of the art technology of the future kind of guy meeting Mark Zuckerberg or Abigail Johnson. I can already hear that conversation. What do you do? Oh that's cute. Can you make my window blinds open and close when I press a button on the wall over there? I don't know....Maybe it is because labor and toil have been synonymous terms. Maybe in the US it is a carryover from the dark days of slavery. I would say that ignorance plays a part in the stigma but, that would only be from my perspective. Maybe it just is what it is. Everything has always been built on the back of someone else. That remains true of every industry no matter whether you are a laborer or a secretary. Someone has to be in those "trenches" grinding it out everyday. 98% of all of us are grinders whether we choose to accept that reality or not.

@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup I'm pretty appreciative of ANY job that helps keep modern society running, especially sewage and wastewater workers

Yes it does Mark. Not only does the lute guy need to control height of asphalt at the edges but, control heights across the entire repair. If not, a "pillow" will be left and cause a bump every time it is driven over. The other important thing the lute guy must control is desegregation. The individual must ensure that the asphalt mix remain uniform and the aggregate remains even dispersed throughout the mixture.

Asphalt Maintenance Group thanks for the additional info. Always wondered about the aggregate in asphalt. I assume your repair gets most of the aggregate from the softened road surface? Or do you have to mix more in? One more question; what it the brown liquid you trace around the patch for? Is like glue/sealant for the edges?

The asphalt used is straight from the batch plant under the same silo's that will feed large and small paving projects all day, every day.

Thank you Daniel! The credit though must go to the men and women who grind every day. Only a team of people, working together for the same goals, can succeed. I hope that 2019 is treating you well.

The patch becomes permanent, bonding to asphalt around it. A lot cheaper option for customers rather than a full depth R&R. and a lot quicker. Since the patch edges are permanently bonded, water penetration to the subbase is no longer an issue. The pothole or failed are will not show up again unless there is a preexisting condition in the subgrade structure.

Thank you Jennifer!!

Well, you still need fresh asphalt daily. This unit carries 3 tons in a heated hopper. Infrared patching is a quick way to do a seamless patch. The old asphalt is and new asphalt bond together because both are back over 280 degrees. As with all patches though, if the subgrade has failed, the patch will also eventually fail but, these typically last 3-5 years and should be used as part of a larger maintenance program.

Thank you for the kind words Bill.

Barb McCafferty come over here I’ll make it hot for you

Dano Vido thank you!

That is too bad. Doing a quality job usually takes the same amount of time as doing a sh***y job. Thank you for the comment!

You must live in Chicago

Sometimes extra areas are repaired because it is just the right thing to do for the customer. Customer driven budgets prevent fixing everything but, sometimes an extra hour or two and a hundred dollars in material is whats needed to do whats right in terms of customer service.

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup No expert but.... looking at the general condition of that section with all those cracks and crevices all it needs is a wet and icy spell and there'll be another 6 or 7 potholes to keep you busy. Budgets pffft those making decisions are making bad decisions as you'll have to come out every year to patch rather than just rip it up and lay complete new which'll last +6 years so long as no services decide they need to leave a botched patch - I'll repeat I'm no expert...

You should see what they do here in rhe uk lol

You are correct in your assessment. This parking lot needs a lot more than just pothole repair.

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup would that be start over?

Sounds like my state, where they just throw it in the pothole and hope cars smooth it out, the state had to come out and fix my road 3 times because of the bumps they created, they finally just scrapped it again.

Yes Infrared is alot different than just filling the holes. It is the most efficient permanent way to fix asphalt, and is extremely cost effective compared to saw cuts or repaving. Tax money spent well for once.

frogola57 if someone did that they should NEVER be allowed to do this job

Has nothing to do with him she was barely holding it cared more about her cigarette

@@jamesireland9188 lol

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Thank you sir!!

I wonder what's the threshold of replacing versus repairing, 40% bad surface?

I believe you are talking recycle in place machines. Those are fairly large train like machines made for highways and roadways and are typically to large to fit into parking lots. I think that they are not used more often because highways and roadways need to meet a certain design criteria when it comes to engineered asphalt mixes.

I'd say that the answer is more than just a "threshold". When the asphalt no longer becomes manageable (or repairable), it should be replaced. The best solution is a full depth remove and replace (R&R) but, it is also the most expensive option. An alternative would be milling with an overlay but, that comes with its own set of issues. A popular and proven method to help extend the life of a bad asphalt surface is a Chipseal or Slurryseal. It is not a permanent fix but can extend the life another 7 - 12 years.

The video I saw, was on a two lane road (Germany?), doing one side, letting vehicles drive on the other (semi's?). Then doing the other side, again with traffic moving now on the "new" road. I believe it's the same for a free/highway job? I agree it's not for parking lots or such.

The process would be the same for a freeway or highway. I do know that a rejuvenator is added to the asphalt after it is grinded away. This would be a question more suited to an roadway engineer than myself. I don't know exactly how the asphalt conforms to the mix design regulations in the recycle in place processes.

Jimmy I am not a fan of the Infrared patch either. It is a temporary bandaid at best. The low cost is the only reason customers go this route. Thank you for your insight.

Yea bro a r/r is a more expensive.especially doing a big shopping center. You do a few infrareds then sealcoat. Keep it going that’s it.

100% correct IR patching is just a temp fix.

how long does it hold?

Isn’t the whole point of using IR that is doesn’t cook out the tar compared to using flame? Either way they supposed add tar to mix in the asphalt during the repair if something did “cook off” which this company didn’t do.

War Monkey I've been trying

Thank you sir!!

Thank you!

Aside from the fact that they did mostly everything wrong including using a chalk line and basic primer... Primer is meant to go down before you lay your asphalt in the pothole... Hence it being primer. This is what most professional pavement maintenance companies would call a shit show.

In England you have to lose a couple of cars before its recognized as a pot hole then they paint around it and go home

@Derek Charette yeah had my new Impala a week hit a hole cracked my bumper pretty good...not marked at all..ugh haha

It all comes down to $$$$$

As much taxes as we pay as a people this is one thing that should be completely and utterly fixable. If we'd just divert 3% of our military budget we could fund this and health care.

25mfd that because of these people spending tax money like it is nothing. Way too much overspending in local towns cities and especially federally

+ chris blanchard 3% of last years D.O.D budget...that's a LOT of cash (and I mean like hundreds of millions)… but wouldn't trust the crooked govt to do the right thing with it... those bastards would take that money and STILL wouldn't fix even a 3rd of the problem roads... and then would STILL turn around and ask for MORE cash

+ Aaron Grabowski I can't disagree with anything you wrote...especially when you mentioned the FEDERAL govt... it's sickening reading about the misappropriation of the cash they STEAL from the public

25mfd yup! And the sad part is that your only reading about a small portion they stole from the tax payers. The rest they can account for by claiming they paid $10,000 for a toilet seat.

nitetrane98 those guys couldn’t rake worth a crap and THEN dumped a load of hot asphalt on top. I guarantee there is nothing comfortable about driving over that patchwork

@@lucaslarson430 Here we go another professional lmao comment section always makes me laugh everyone is a professional.

@@lucaslarson430 where's your professional results hot shot?? Zip up your pants and go get a job 😂

Asphalt is still hot in his pressed down inches. Making it a flat surface in the end.

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Suggestions for a better way?

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Mad Max I dunno. 2 patches in 30 minutes is pretty good

Brennan the edges were all coated with tack, the emulsion, and the guys did add back hma. Not exactly sure what you are referring to?

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup rejuvinator solution i think?

@Derek Charette Bud, you are being a bit childish. Also, while I think infrared repair is great, depending on this situation cold milling can be just as efficient and the repair lasts longer. A dump truck and trailer, pulling a skid steer with milling attachment and a small steel wheel roller. The only difference is one extra piece of equipment which is necessary for speed when doing larger, more numerous areas (as opposed to hauling all the material with a wheel barrel). The footprint on the earth is no different, especially when you are reusing the old material at your asphalt plant. Makes sense eh? It will last longer unless you did a poor job and it will be completely flush with the existing road, as opposed to this method which leaves a raised edge for the overlay. It all depends on the situation. This method is typically used because it is cheaper. Either could have been explained without the need for arrogance or immaturity from both of you. I'd also add ignorance one the part of the person who made the jab at Americans.

@Derek Charette Try to be civil and nix the name calling please. I hope I am talking to an intelligent adult human being.

this way is more cost efficient.

Actually no, cold milling wouldn't be any faster or better. Cold milling is very resource intensive and expensive. Our cold milling machine is $70,000 and requires the use of a large wheeled loader, a belt loader, a street sweeper and several dump trucks. Not to mention the traffic control and laborers on the ground. When we cold mill our roads, which we do for base stabilization, it costs the tax payers about $25,000 per week. Infrared repairs are far more beneficial and cheaper. They can also repair much more than pot holes too. Though this was kind of a crappy job. I wish we had one for our dept. Would save us a lot of time and money.

DigitalIP ikr. It’s different then the way we do it.

Rick Timmons I take it you work here

Rick Timmons tell Jill id put it in her butt

That's actualy what your supposed to use before adding asphault... I do 5 inferred patches a week

Thank you Michael!

Those that do it that way know that the "fix" is temporary at best and will most likely last less than three days. Any rain or snow event and it may last less than 12hrs.

I work for a county road department and we do some "temporary" repairs like that. Sometimes its an emergency and has to be repaired before a permanent fix can be done. Other times it's because we have other work planned on the road and so there is no point in doing a pretty, long lasting repair when we are coming back in a couple weeks or months and doing a major overhaul on the road. Point is, while you think it may be a crappy job, sometimes there are reasons you don't know about.

Thank you Mike. Too true. We are working our way through a city now doing full depth conventional patching ahead of our mill crews coming in about a month from now. The infrared repairs done here were only a temporary (less than 3yrs) fix until a budget would allow for something more extensive. Good luck to you this season!

Agreed that a full depth patch, along with fixing the subgrade is the best permanent solution. However, infrared patching can be done at a fraction of the cost and completed in a fraction of the time. As we all know though, subgrade issues are very rarely localized to a single location in a parking lot. How many times have we all went in to do a full depth R&R and found 2" of existing asphalt and then proceeded to excavate 6" of existing clay subbase? The best, most structurally sound part of the entire parking lot is the patch we all just completed. After we leave the parking lot continues to disintegrate around our patch!

@PvtMadnage - Bro. Matthew LOL

Oh wow! Don’t criticize her choices or you might find yourself in a lawsuit!

@@archibaldtuttle8481 Wtf are you talking about you can't be sued for pointing out the obvious lol

@@29pu04 ok cool guy grow up clown

Lose the attitude. If you complain about trivial matters, you can find yourself with a broken aluminum wheel next to a pothole!

I had/have always thought the same thing. The insurance company sends out an independent test company every year testing the air environment these individuals work in. The results have always come back meeting all existing standards. Personally i have never agreed with the results because anyone who breaths in that smoke for extended periods of time has sinus issues at the end of the day. As part of the safety program we offered all employees the opportunity to wear respirators. We brought in an outside safety supply company to fit all those individuals who wanted masks. Some wear them and some do not. I would like to force the issue of wearing respirators all the time but, unfortunately safety programs typically tend to be a means of compliance. There is only so much that can be done when you're not the one signing checks and there is a severe disconnect between owners and boots on the ground.

Get a life. You aren't going to get fired for no lung protection. Educate yourself before you post such idiotic statements. It's an open air environment not a confined space. They are fine.

Most road workers I've seen breathe through cigarette filters anyway... so they're good.

Yes because all the h2s and lack of air supply out in the open...... ha

gracias Señor!

Cutting the asphalt leaves four new areas that water can penetrate into the base. An Infrared repair is seamless.

Gotta take pride in what you do!! A lot of the time is pulling all the loose stones off the mat so that the patch is left smooth and free of surface voids.

@@AsphaltMaintenanceGroup I always have difficulty spreading the left over stones. Now I know what to do. Thank you for showing us how it's done. Quality work my friend!

Unfortunately this is the truth some of the times.

Good for repeat business and customers though, its sorta of a form of job security, lol.

Oh and how could you tell 😂

@@daytonaferris9670 cause they don't mess around

Not all states mess around

Calvin Johnson thats for sure

ya no guy sanding with a shovel not doing a thing. working and smoking... what impossible for a state employee.