How do I Repair Asphalt Shoving?

Asphalt shoving is a type of surface deformation that causes the course of a pavement to be displaced. This is often caused by traffic loading. If the shoving appears as transverse undulations on your pavement surface and consists of alternate crests and valleys that are closely spaced, this may also be referred to as a corrugation. In order to repair the asphalt shoving, you need to mill the corrugation and replace its material with an overlay or patch. The localized depressions will then become potholes in need of new filling.

Full-lane milling machine
Mallet and chisel
Sealer priming coat
Trowel
Can of pre-mixed cold-patch asphalt
4x4 wood plank
Piece of plywood
Car
Driveway sealant
Squeegee

Instructions

- 1
  Mill the asphalt shoving using your full-lane milling machine. Remove the loose pieces of asphalt from the pothole and break away the loose chucks around the hole with your mallet and chisel.
- 2
  Apply a driveway sealer priming coat to the inside of the hole to prepare it for your patching material.
- 3
  Use your trowel to scoop in pre-mixed cold-patch asphalt and press down into the hole as you go.
- 4
  Tamp your cold-patch down when its layer is down to 2 inches. Use the end of your 4x4 wood plank for the tamping.
- 5
  Add two more inches of cold-patch and use your wood plank to tamp it down. Continue adding cold-patch asphalt until your pothole becomes a bit overfilled. Tamp this down until it's flush with your driveway.
- 6
  Compact your patch by getting a piece of plywood and placing it on top of the patch. Drive over it several times using the wheels of your car.
- 7
  Allow the cold-patch to cure for at least half a day.
- 8
  Apply your driveway sealant with your squeegee after a few days in order to thoroughly clean your driveway. Leave it to dry for at least 24 hours.

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