{"id":1150,"date":"2019-04-10T14:25:49","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T14:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1150"},"modified":"2020-11-05T17:44:22","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T17:44:22","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-upm-asphalt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-upm-asphalt\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About UPM\u00ae Asphalt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pot holes are not something we want to see on our pavements. Not only are they visually unappealing, and thus, reduce property value, they are also safety hazards for drivers and pedestrians alike. A common solution to year-round pothole repair is known as \u201ccold patching\u201d, which often implemented using permanent pavement repair material known as UPM\u00ae asphalt, as well as, various other brands on the market that are equivalent in quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue reading to learn more about UMP\u00ae  asphalt by reviewing the most commonly asked questions and answers, below.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pothole-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-e1554906320989-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Pothole Repair 317-549-1833\" class=\"wp-image-1151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pothole-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-e1554906320989-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pothole-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-e1554906320989-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pothole-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-e1554906320989-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pothole-Repair-Indianapolis-Indiana-3-e1554906320989.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Pothole Repair 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is UPM\u00ae Asphalt?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>UPM\u00ae  permanent patching material is manufactured by the company, Unique Paving Materials, hence the acronym <em>UPM<\/em>. Although one of the most popular products, there are various brands offered on the market aside from UPM\u00ae  permanent patching material, such as EZ Street\u00ae and Aquaphalt\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Cold Patch Asphalt Mix?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold patch asphalt is mostly used to fill potholes on a year-round basis. There are various grades, all designed for specific climates. There is a specially-formulated winter grade for temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below, a spring and fall grade for temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and a summer mix for temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/what-is-cold-mix-permanent-patching\/ \">What is Cold Mix Permanent Patching?<\/a>\u201d to learn more details about this popular paving material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Cold Patch Asphalt Installed?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are filling in a small pothole, or otherwise,\nattempting a very simple and non-significant pothole repair project, you can\nsimply follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions. However, larger scale jobs, or\nprojects that must render longevity, should always be left in the hands of\nlicensed, bonded, and insured paving contractors. They have the proper\nknowledge, training, experience, and licensing to deliver professional results\nyou can trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Cold Mixing?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold mixing is just one version of asphalt and aggregate mixed together. There is also hot asphalt and warm asphalt mix. Basically, cold mix asphalt is emulsified in water using soap, and then mixed with an aggregate, usually concrete, to render a stronger, more durable paving material. It is most commonly used as a patching material for pavements with little traffic, such as service roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does Cold Patch Asphalt Take to Cure?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfaces that are paved using cold patch asphalt should be\nallowed to cure for at least 30 days, but preferably up to 90 days or more,\nbefore any sealers can be applied. However, there are products on the market\nthat allow newly patched surfaces to be driven over the same day. Talk to your\ntrusted Indianapolis paving company for specific instructions and\nrecommendations for post-pavement installation care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Can I Get Trusted Asphalt Repair in Indianapolis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call ACI Asphalt and Concrete at 317-549-1833<\/strong> for commercial and municipal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\">paving services in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. Our licensed and qualified paving contractors provide several Indianapolis asphalt and concrete paving services, including pavement repair, sealcoating, road work, commercial paving, industrial paving, winter cold patching, and more. We are the industry veterans to trust for skilled craftsmanship and competitive prices! Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pot holes are not something we want to see on our pavements. Not only are they visually unappealing, and thus, reduce property value, they are also safety hazards for drivers and pedestrians alike. A common solution to year-round pothole repair &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-upm-asphalt\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1151,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[501],"tags":[513,108,465,512,36,162,511],"class_list":["post-1150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asphalt","tag-asphalt-patching-indianapolis","tag-asphalt-repair-indianapolis","tag-cold-asphalt-mix","tag-cold-patch-asphalt-mix","tag-pot-hole-repair","tag-pothole-repair-indianapolis","tag-upm-permanent-patching"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1150"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1552,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1150\/revisions\/1552"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}