Thankfully for those uninitiated with the process, repairing and sealing the ailing edges is a straightforward task that anyone can complete in only a few hours.
Things You Will Need
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Dig a trench next to the crumbled section on the edge of the driveway that is 1 foot wide and 1 foot deep.
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Place wooden planks into the trench so that they extend 6 to 8 inches above the ground level. Backfill the trench with soil as needed to keep the planks secure and 6 to 8 inches above ground level. Secure them with metal stakes. These planks will act as the forms for the edging of the driveway.
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Position a chalk line 2 inches inside the damaged edge of the driveway and snap it to create a straight line to guide your removal of the damaged section. Keep the line parallel to the edge of the driveway.
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Position a cold chisel onto the chalk line and strike it with a hammer to create a clean edge. Work the chisel down the length of the chalk line guide until you have broken off the damaged edge and created a new, clean edge.
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Pick up the damaged pieces of asphalt and dispose of them.
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Compact the ground where the damaged edges of the driveway just were with a steel tamper.
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Add crushed gravel into the compacted spot at a depth of 6 to 8 inches and compact it with the tamper.
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Pour asphalt cold-patch into a wheelbarrow and scoop the material onto the crushed gravel. Spread it evenly, then tamp it down so that it is level with the adjoining driveway.
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Wait 48 hours for the cold patch to begin curing, then remove the wooden forms from the trench. The forms will have provided a clean edge for the asphalt cold patch.
The Drip Cap
- An asphalt driveway is a durable and relatively inexpensive option for many homeowners.
- Often, asphalt driveways break loose at the edges and crumble.
- Secure them with metal stakes.
- Add crushed gravel into the compacted spot at a depth of 6 to 8 inches and compact it with the tamper.
- The forms will have provided a clean edge for the asphalt cold patch.