The document provides a 7-step process for temporarily fixing a pothole using cold patch: 1) Prepare tools and clear debris from the pothole, 2) Sweep to clear edges, 3) Tamp down loose base, 4) Fill pothole 2-3 inches above grade with cold patch, 5) Tamp down the cold patch, 6) Use a vehicle to compact if possible, 7) Re-tamp and smooth the surface. It notes this is a temporary fix and to contact a professional paver for a permanent solution.

1. How to Fix a Pothole
A Rabine Paving America Tutorial
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2. How to Fix a Pothole
Rabine Paving America, a Rabine Group Company, has
provided seven easy steps on how to properly implement a
temporary fix for a pothole in your parking lot, pavement,
asphalt, or other pavement type.
It is important to remember that this is a temporary fix.
Please contact a professional paver to provide a long-term
solution and extend the life of your pavement.

3. How to Fix a Pothole
Seven Easy Steps
Step One: Preparation
Step Two: Clean Pothole
Step Three: Tamp Down Excess Material
Step Four: Fill With Cold Patch
Step Five: Tamp Down
Step Six: Best Compaction
Step Seven: Re-Tamp

4. How to Fix a Pothole
Step One: Preparation
Tools You Will Need:
Broom Cold Patch Hand Tamper Gloves,
Safety Vest

5. How to Fix a Pothole
Step Two: Clean Pothole
Be sure to thoroughly remove any Next, sweep around the edges to
debris which might include dirt, ensure that the surrounding
loose gravel, and asphalt. ledge is clear of all debris.

6. How to Fix a Pothole
Step Three: Tamp Down Excess Material
Use the tamper to compact any loose base. This will ensure that the cold patch
sits on a solid base.

7. How to Fix a Pothole
Step Four: Fill With Cold Patch
Open the bag of cold patch, and fill the pothole 2-3 inches above
grade. This will allow for better compaction.

8. How to Fix a Pothole
Step Five: Tamp Down
Use the tamper to press down and compress the cold patch. You
may want to use your foot to help.

9. How to Fix a Pothole
Step Six: Best Compaction
Use a truck or heavy vehicle if available. Drive over the repaired area.
This will help to fully compact the repair for longevity.

10. How to Fix a Pothole
Step Seven: Re-Tamp
Use the tamper to re-tamp the repair and to smooth out any tire
tracks or blemishes that may still be present.

11. How to Fix a Pothole
Your Pothole is Filled!
Remember that this is a temporary fix to get you
through the winter or for other urgent
occurrences. Please contact a professional paver
as soon as possible to provide a permanent
solution.
This tutorial is provided by Rabine Paving America,
a Rabine Group company. Rabine Paving America
has spent the past three decades establishing itself
as an industry leader with uncompromised
attention to quality and customer service. For
more information, visit:
www.RabinePavingAmerica.com Phone: 1-888-RABINE-3
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