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Can you buy a tub of ready made tarmac?
ferry
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Need to repair a patch of tarmac - road side where it meets my dropped kerb. Looks like a pothole.
Is it possible to buy a small quantity of tarmac or similar that will do the job?
Thanks
Is it possible to buy a small quantity of tarmac or similar that will do the job?
Thanks
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Consider buying some of this spray as well, to encourage the new tarmac to bond to the old:
http://www.diy.com/departments/tarmac-bitumen-edging-jointing-spray-150ml/147427_BQ.prd0 -
It's referred to as cold pour/cold lay tarmac/asphalt, as obviously you're not pouring it hot. Even B&Q sell it.0
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Hot tarmac will do a far better and longer lasting job than the stuff for patching up. Why not have a look when you are driving about your locality and see if you can find someone doing road repairs and have a word with them. They may do it for you or give you a bucket of hot tarmac (provided you have some way to carry this safely.)
It will probably cost you a few £s or a few beers.0 -
fFor the roof bitumen I have put the whole tin on the stove for 20 mins, and as above it makes a beter jobDo you want your money back, and a bit more, search for 'money claim online' - They don't like it up 'em Captain Mainwaring0
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Is this a public road you're tarmaccing?0
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So many questions; just do it!
An old lady and I did the speed bump outside our properties three years ago and it's still working well. Cost £6.50 or thereabouts. Private road, but we didn't consult anyone else.
Life's too short!0
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