Paving glossary
Pothole,
defined plainly.
One term, one honest explanation — from the shop that deals with it daily.
Pothole: A bowl-shaped failure where water-weakened base lets the surface collapse under traffic. Potholes grow with every wheel that hits them.
Why it matters on your job: A proper repair cuts back to sound material, squares the edges, tacks and compacts hot mix — done right, it's permanent.
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