If you are responsible for maintaining asphalt roads and surfaces, then you will need to do regular repair work. Asphalt surfaces can crack or develop potholes at any time. If you keep on top of your repairs, then you reduce the spread of damage and its associated costs.

While hot mix asphalt works well on some repairs, there are advantages to also using a cold mix on some jobs. What are the benefits of cold mix asphalt?

1. Faster Repairs

There are benefits to repairing damage to an asphalt surface as soon as you can. Even the smallest of cracks can grow and cause more damage to the surface if you don't make a quick repair. The more damaged a surface becomes, the more you'll ultimately pay to fix it.

Cold mix asphalt is a perfect solution for quick repair jobs. This kind of asphalt comes in bags in a ready-mixed state. You don't need to have specialist equipment on-site to heat and prepare these mixes; you can make repairs from the bag with just a little surface preparation.

So, your crews can make repairs faster. You can even store a couple of bags of a cold mix on your work trucks so that people can make ad hoc repairs when they are out working. You'll find it a lot easier to keep your surfaces in a sound and safe state.

2. Year-Round Solutions

You can't use some asphalt mixes to make repairs at certain times of the year. For example, hot asphalt mixes don't work effectively in cold weather. Depending on your location, you might not be able to use these mixes over the autumn and winter months.

Cold mix asphalts give you more seasonal versatility. You can use these mixes at any time of the year. They work in both cold and hot weather.

3. Reduced Repair Costs

Your costs increase if you use a hot mix asphalt to make repairs. You need equipment to heat the asphalt. You'll probably need a bigger crew on site to manage the process. This all increases your costs.

A cold mix asphalt is typically cheaper to buy and use. You simply buy the number of bags you need. You don't need as many workers on the job, especially if you catch damage early and simply need to make some minor repairs.

For more information on asphalt repairs, contact a professional near you.