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Default Use Urethane Polymer (FloMix) on a Slopping Driveway?

On Sep 2, 8:53*pm, Jay Chan wrote:
I want to know if I can use urethane polymer (such as FloMix) to
repair cracks in an asphalt driveway that is not on a level group.

I have many cracks at the bottom of an asphalt driveway where the
driveway meets the roadway. *I have tried using those crack filling
material in a bottle or in a tube. *None works well. *I put them in
early fall, and then I would see cracks re-developing in the following
year. *I need a better material to fix the cracks.

I see that there is a different product called urethane polymer that
is supposed to last very long and is pourable. *This is good. *But
when I watch the instruction video on that product in YouTube, I find
that the product seems to be very watery -- like leveling compound. *I
am wondering how I can use it on a surface that is not very level --
like where my driveway meets the roadway -- I think there is a 20-
degree slope on that part of the driveway. *Is it going to flow away
from my driveway into the roadway? *According to the manufacturer FAQ,
the material is too flowable and won't hold shape for building up a
speed bump. *But they didn't mention anything about not being able to
be poured onto a ramp. *I would like to know if other people may have
used this product and what their experience are regarding applying it
in a ramp.

Thanks in advance for any information.

Jay Chan


Jay, I am a USA manufacturers rep of the FloMix material. I work for
the National Distributor, PTI Pavement Repair Products, found on the
web at http://www.pavepatch.com. You can use FloMix on a slope... look
at the picture gallery and you will see several examples. The slump of
the FloMix material can be controlled simply by how long you mix the B
component. A longer mix will start you with a heavier slump which is
less likely to run on you. You can also use Kraft Paper and Duct Tape
to mask off the downhill side in case you get a small polymer run.
Very simple to do.
Look at image 63 http://www.pavepatch.com/gallery_flomix.php
Look at image 14 and 15 http://www.pavepatch.com/gallery_flexset.php
(FlexSet is the same material, just gray for concrete repair)

You can also build ramps with the material without much difficulty. We
do a lot of work building small transition ramps for fork lift traffic
entering and exiting warehouses... It works great and does last a very
long time as you mentioned.

If you have any questions I can be reached thru our Contact us page
http://www.pavepatch.com/contact_us.php

Best regards,

Dave J