EZ Street Asphalt: A Cost-Effective Solution For Pavement Patching

EZ Street Asphalt will save you 50 percent or more labor costs than the current two-step cold patch/hot mix asphalt repair process. Overlays, edge repairs, utility cuts, and potholes will all be permanently fixed with this polymer-modified cold asphalt. Sold in a manageable 22 kg bag, it’s easy for one crew member to keep in the back of their truck and ready to go whenever a problem appears.

What is EZ Street Asphalt?

EZ Street asphalt is a cold-mix, guaranteed permanent repair material for potholes, shoulders, and trenches. It is delivered in a convenient, first-of-its-kind poly bag and can be used in any weather condition. It means less labor, fewer equipment costs, and no race against the clock to hand level and rake. EZ Street’s revolutionary production design and polymer additive keep it workable in the same manner as hot mix asphalt for much longer than traditional cold patches. It eliminates the need to dump unused products and allows crews to be fast first responders, even in winter.

Unlike other cold asphalt products, EZ Street is designed to be set on compaction so traffic can be opened immediately afterward without risk of failure. It’s also much safer than working with a hot product, as no heating is required, and crews don’t have to wait for cooling. It also reduces waste, as unused EZ Street is returned to the stockpile and can be used later.

EZ Street Asphalt Cost

EZ Street is cheaper than hot mix and far more cost-effective than conventional cold patch. For starters, you do not have to wait in line at a hot asphalt plant, so cut the edge of the pothole, clean it, and apply a messy tack coat. Moreover, with EZ Street asphalt, you can throw the product directly into the water-filled pothole, which will displace the water and compact itself by traffic over time. Additionally, EZ Street can be removed after a full asphalt overlay, as with standard cold patches. It saves on costly machinery, labor, and O/H & S claims.

Lastly, EZ Street is safer than traditional cold patch asphalt and can be used in sub-zero temperatures. Many road maintenance crews keep a bag or two in their trucks for those impromptu repairs that crop up. It eliminates the need for a road closure and makes it more economical for agencies to perform regular maintenance.

EZ Street Asphalt Installation

The Wastewater Department sought a one-step asphalt repair process for permanent utility cut patching. The current two-step process of placing cold and hot mix was time-consuming, expensive, and not guaranteed to provide a permanent patch. Upon review of local information and literature, it became apparent that a polymer-modified mix, such as EZ Street cold asphalt, was available in the city and could replace the existing two-step process. EZ Street is easy to use, works in any weather condition (even water), can be stockpiled, and provides a permanent repair when used correctly. It reduced the need for excessive road closures, less crew scheduling, and equipment mobilization. It also saved money by eliminating return trips to the same worksite to perform more repairs after installation. EZ Street asphalt is delivered in bulk for larger jobs or in 22 kg bags for smaller patches and residential uses.

EZ Street Asphalt Applications

Resolve potholes, utility cuts, and overlays in various pavement applications with ease using EZ Street asphalt, a polymer-modified cold mix product. It transforms the way Local Authorities and Contractors undertake highway maintenance. Unlike traditional cold mix asphalt, EZ Street can be used year-round because it does not require warm temperatures to set and harden. It allows road crews to make more repairs in a season without waiting for the hot mix plant to be open.

It is also straightforward and can be installed with professional paving equipment or hand tampering. It eliminates the need for a sticky tack coat, saving time and money. A one-time application of EZ Street mix significantly reduced the need for multiple paving repair steps, resulting in a cost savings of 72%. These savings included less time in the field, fewer road closures, better employee management, and less traffic disruption.