The plistix are hard to work with and liquify and drain down a sloped driveway. Thin cracks are hard, but 1/2" or more - I used cold-pack asphalt. It can be better to widen crack to use asphalt (especially if bottom of crack if wider than the top). The plistix I used a couple years ago shrink and crack over time. Clean out the crack as deep as possible. I put a layer of sand at bottom and then top 2-3 inches I filled with cold-pack asphalt. A fresh bag is very oily and will pour into cracks. I press it in with a mortar tool. BUT to finish, I pound the cold pack into the crack with a 4 pound hammer. This pulverizes it and forces it in -- add more cold pack until level with road. Too late to seal in a month (it will be too cold out) but this will last a decent period of time and simplifies later repairs. The "aquaphalt" mentioned below appears to be essentially this. Pound it in cleaned out cracks, then seal it a month or two later. This seems to be the best solution. This week I will try to stuff plistix in smaller cracks (it is hard to thin out) and then use asphalt tape that is heated (not adhesive which I guess it not nearly as good). Bought a weed burner to attach to me grill propane tank to heat up asphalt/plistix and tape.
1. There is a larger size. I bought both. 2. if your handheld torch goes hour while being held upside down or at an angle you’ve got a cheap torch. Buy a decent burzomatic torch and you won’t have that problem. 3. A Large rosebud torch attached to a 20# tank is a lot faster. 4. you can also fill smaller cracks with this stuff by holding it over the crack and dripping the rubber into it.
Hi. There is a product called Aquaphalt that you can buy at hardware stores and some home centers. It a high quality ashalt mix in a large tub (probably 5 gallon tub) and it works excellent! For cracks the size of what you had if you used one tub of Aquaphalt that is likely all you would need and it would be actually aphalt you are using. As soon as you apply water to the product and tamp it down it is definitely a permanent fix. No rubber compound will last more than 1-2 years.
It shrinks, so you want to do multiple layers, making sure each layer cures before the next application. Also, adding and mixing some sand in between minimizes the shrinkage. Filling wide and deep cracks all at once could cause bigger shrinkage and craks as a result.
Try doing this with thin cracks. I have. Its a freaking mess. The sticks are too wide to fit in the crack so when you heat them, most of it rolls down the driveway. Maybe there are thin plistix?
Yeah I had to get creative with the thinner cracks. I kind of melted a little then stretched it out. It was a chore for sure. Not sure if they make a thinner version which is weird!
there are more efficient solutions available. pli may be suitable for minimal use. said from a partner in a large gc company that does this non stop in the nyc area
to save on your crack filler after cleaning add some clean pea stone and then hold the filler over the crack heat it so it melts and drips into the crack and the pea stone
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The plistix are hard to work with and liquify and drain down a sloped driveway. Thin cracks are hard, but 1/2" or more - I used cold-pack asphalt. It can be better to widen crack to use asphalt (especially if bottom of crack if wider than the top). The plistix I used a couple years ago shrink and crack over time. Clean out the crack as deep as possible. I put a layer of sand at bottom and then top 2-3 inches I filled with cold-pack asphalt. A fresh bag is very oily and will pour into cracks. I press it in with a mortar tool. BUT to finish, I pound the cold pack into the crack with a 4 pound hammer. This pulverizes it and forces it in -- add more cold pack until level with road. Too late to seal in a month (it will be too cold out) but this will last a decent period of time and simplifies later repairs. The "aquaphalt" mentioned below appears to be essentially this. Pound it in cleaned out cracks, then seal it a month or two later. This seems to be the best solution. This week I will try to stuff plistix in smaller cracks (it is hard to thin out) and then use asphalt tape that is heated (not adhesive which I guess it not nearly as good). Bought a weed burner to attach to me grill propane tank to heat up asphalt/plistix and tape.
This stuff does not work for more than 1 year. It tends to stick to one side of the crack and breaks free during freeze thaw movement.
Aw man, buzzkill.
1. There is a larger size. I bought both. 2. if your handheld torch goes hour while being held upside down or at an angle you’ve got a cheap torch. Buy a decent burzomatic torch and you won’t have that problem. 3. A Large rosebud torch attached to a 20# tank is a lot faster. 4. you can also fill smaller cracks with this stuff by holding it over the crack and dripping the rubber into it.
Thanks for the tips!
Always clean the crack! 🤣🤣
What you need is a good crack pipe. Haha just kidding great video thanks 👍🏽
You got that right! Haha. Thanks!!
Hi. There is a product called Aquaphalt that you can buy at hardware stores and some home centers. It a high quality ashalt mix in a large tub (probably 5 gallon tub) and it works excellent! For cracks the size of what you had if you used one tub of Aquaphalt that is likely all you would need and it would be actually aphalt you are using. As soon as you apply water to the product and tamp it down it is definitely a permanent fix. No rubber compound will last more than 1-2 years.
Thanks for the reco!
They do sell bags of asphalt specifically for this purpose... just fyi
Thanks!
Do you have a name?
@@Mr1deaconaquaphalt is one that was mentioned in another comment.
But looking at the instructions, it looks like it needs to be at least 1/2" deep.
I would say with a crack that. Wide, you needed to use cold patch filler. But you'll probably be okay. :)
How much would I need for a gravel driveway? 😊
Haha. I’ve wondered the same myself!
lol, the innuendos got you a like right away.
Not sure of the content yet...
It shrinks, so you want to do multiple layers, making sure each layer cures before the next application. Also, adding and mixing some sand in between minimizes the shrinkage. Filling wide and deep cracks all at once could cause bigger shrinkage and craks as a result.
Nice, thanks for the tip!!
Thanks AP, good to know how I can fix my crack 😜
🤣😂🤣
Try doing this with thin cracks. I have. Its a freaking mess. The sticks are too wide to fit in the crack so when you heat them, most of it rolls down the driveway. Maybe there are thin plistix?
Yeah I had to get creative with the thinner cracks. I kind of melted a little then stretched it out. It was a chore for sure. Not sure if they make a thinner version which is weird!
And now you can add the black seal over the entire driveway to have a smooth looking beautiful driveway.
That's my next project!
@@MADEbyAP would a magnifying glass work for that
Bet he had a few quotes to fill his crack..
Thank you crack man we all need a little laugh😅😅😅
🤣 oh I hope that nickname doesn’t stick 😂
there are more efficient solutions available. pli may be suitable for minimal use. said from a partner in a large gc company that does this non stop in the nyc area
Thanks!
This video cracks me up!
😂
Professionals can buy this stuff in a 5gal brick and use a push cart that holds and smooths it.
Oh cool!
Watching because of the great thumbnail clickbait.. 😂😂
Yes! It worked!! 🤣
They do have other sizes, not just medium. I'm looking at 60ft small pli-stix on amazon right now.
Does doing this hot method also make weeds less likely to come back? I am sure we all get weeds once in a while.
Ohio calling - I have the same kind of cracks in a long asphalt drive - thanks for the product recommendation and procedure!
Glad you found this helpful!
This video really cracked me up.
😂
Crack’s been filled in!😂
Clean it before you lay it down, come on man...., lol
Hahaha
Thanks for this cracks video!😅 it really helps!
You're very welcome haha
What did you do about the burning marks on the asphalt?
Thanks for this video. Had wanted to see how this stuff turns out.
to save on your crack filler after cleaning add some clean pea stone and then hold the filler over the crack heat it so it melts and drips into the crack and the pea stone
Pro tip! Love it. Thank you!
How did this last over the winter?
Still holding strong!
Doesn't last, waste of money. Cracks back as soon as the snow hit the ground
Oh weird. Ours survived a northeast winter (with snow). No cracking or shrinkage.
A clean crack is essential….
🤣
thanks for the before and after on the effectiveness short term. hopefully is sticks long term
Sure! It’s still holding strong for us!
Good video. Informative.
Great video, thanks!
Thanks for the note!!
super helpful
Awesome!
bad bad bad
This didn't crack you up?
Stretch the material so it's easier to melt by the time it's hot enough for the other side to melt the top is burning and bubbling.
Oh thanks for the tip! I have a few more cracks to fill so will give that a try!
REVIWED? :D
Clearly not "SPELL CHECKED" by AP (or anyone). Thanks for catching that!
Looks fun! Thanks for doing this ❤
It actually was! Mesmerizing and therapeutic haha.
Who knew saying no to crack could be so fun! 🤣
LOL - I really couldn't resist that for my thumbnail title haha.
Thanks for the info. You CRACK me up!🤣😀🤣😀👍
Haha I see what you did there!
I'm addicted to crack now. Thanks!
Haha. Don’t hate the player, hate the game?
Can this fix ugly butt cracks?
Ha. It may take a couple packages?