Questions and Answers for SAKRETE 50 lb. U.S. Cold Patch Pothole Repair

A:  1 bag of material can do 2 sq ft at 2" in thickness. You cannot use this material in an area that is greater than 6 sq ft and a maximum of 4" thick. The area can be no greater than a 2 ft by 3 ft area in either direction.

A:  it depends the deep of the pothole, around 2 sq. ft. 2 in. deep

A:  According to the product information, "Use in wet or dry conditions, in any temperature."

A:  No, there is no recommended temperature for its use. However, you would not want any snow, frost, and or ice in the hole during application.

A:  You do not have to use a sealer after using this product. However, if you decide to seal it, you will need to wait 28 days before application of the sealer.

A:  it suggest wait several months before using any sealer.

A:  No, it is only for pothole repairs no greater than 2 ft in either direction in asphalt driveways.

A:  Not recommended- this is a product made for patching holes and cracks in existing asphalt. It needs a hard base and needs to be compacted very well to stay intact.

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. Unfortunately, this item is not available within a 100 mile radius. Please visit or call your local home depot store to confirm special ordering options. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

A:  Talk to the ProDesk and ask about ordering it for you. It would be shipped to the directly to the store.

A:  No, this material can only be used in holes where it is contained on all 4 sides.

A:  Yes, I have used US cold patch over the last several years on multiple cracked areas of driveway as well as to even out depressions and it has worked very well for me. After a couple months you can even use driveway sealer on it. I actually like the product very much for this purpose.

A:  I wouldn;t try it

A:  No, the US Cold Patch cannot be used to form speed bumps or berms.

A:  been down over a year and still tracking in pieces

A:  US Cold Patch hardens as it is tamped and therefore compacted. The base under US Cold Patch has to be sound, that is, hard.

A:  I patched a hole 2' x 2' that was about 4" deep. That was 2 months ago. Even with lots of daily traffic it has yet to harden. It appears it never will.

A:  The US Cold Patch should only be used in areas no greater than 3' x 3' and should be contained on all sides. If it is used in a larger area than recommended the material will continue to displace instead of compact. It may not ever fully harden because of the fact that it is constantly displacing itself. In areas greater than 3' x 3' we would always recommend a hot patch be installed.

A:  The answer that Sakrete gave was a cheap answer. The man already put the product down and was looking for an answer, not a cheap shot. We have used a different brand (QPR) and are having the same problem. But, we drove our car over it on plywood, and even though it was not solid right after we applied it, it is firmer 24 hours later. The company said it would take 14 days to cure, so we are going to wait for 13 more days before we panic. I would suggest that you drive your car over plywood and stay off the asphalt for a week. Good luck. Dave

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. You would need 3 bags to complete your project. To determine how much you need for your next project, a calculator can be found at: http://www.sakrete.com/products/calculators.cfm

A:  The U.S. Cold Patch cannot be used for this type of repair. The maximum length of your repair can only be 3' x 3' in either direction. This span is too great and the material will displace and not compact properly. You should use a hot patch for this repair.

A:  You only need to wait 7 days and then you can seal the driveway.

A:  no indication