Knowing how potholes are formed will help you prevent them forming

Freezing conditions are the favourite breeding conditions for potholes, as you will have read, local authorities are bracing themselve for a pothole repair bonanza.

A lot of you have asked us how potholes are formed and how you can repair them.

Here's a bit of information on how potholes are formed.

As your tarmac drive ages it gets more porous. Rainwater penetrates cracks caused by regular from cars pulling onto your driveway.

When water freezes on your drive it expands and more cracks form. The tarmac gets pushed outwards like a bubble.

When the ice thaws out, it creates voids or gaps under the surface of your tarmac drive or path. These get larger with each time it freezes and thaws again.

The weight of your car causes your drive tarmac to collapse and form potholes which gets larger the more times you roll over it with your car.

So, what do we suggest to fix a pothole easily with a long lasting repair?

Ultracrete Instant Road Repair for Tarmac Repair

This product is so easy to use, anyone can do it!