How to Patch a Crack in an Asphalt Driveway

Asphalt is a commonly used building material for driveway construction, as it is durable and usually less expensive than other driveway materials. For a number of reasons, ranging from extreme weather conditions to heavy traffic, asphalt can wear and crack. It is best to repair cracks as soon as they appear to prevent spreading and expansion. Asphalt crack repair has been made very simple with the development of asphalt fillers that can be purchased at just about every home improvement center.

Things You'll Need

• Wire brush
• Shop-vacuum cleaner
• Putty knife
• Asphalt crack filler

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Clean any loose asphalt from the crack using the wire brush, and clean out debris using the shop-vacuum cleaner.

   • 2

     Apply the crack filler to the crack, overfilling the void. Refer to filler packaging for any extra application instructions.

   • 3

     Scrape any excess filler from the crack using the putty knife so that the filler is even with the existing asphalt.

   • 4

     Repeat steps 1 through 3 on remaining cracks in the asphalt.