Cold Patch Pothole Repair

For new pavement and large resurfacing, hot mix is still the standard. For repair work — potholes, edge breaks, utility cuts, trench reinstatement — cold patch has effectively replaced it because the logistics of hot mix (plant within 90 minutes, dry weather window, paving crew) don't match the operational reality of repair.

Cold patch fits the repair model: small jobs, dispersed locations, weather happens whenever it happens, and the repair needs to be done now.

Not all cold patch is permanent. Hardware-store throw-and-go is usually a bitumen-emulsion product that won't last more than a few months. Permanent cold patch — like the Road Solutions AUS range — uses a polymer-modified binder that chemically bonds the patch to the pavement under compaction. The result lasts as long as the surrounding surface.

5 Gauge for fine surface finishes, 7 Gauge as the everyday default, 10 Gauge for heavy traffic, 14 Gauge for deep voids. The choice is driven by aggregate size suited to repair depth and traffic class.

Cold patch keeps for 12 months sealed, which makes it practical to stock at depots, on trucks, and at remote sites. Storm response, alpine winter and tropical wet season operations all benefit from the long shelf life and weather independence of the product.