Why winter destroys temporary repairs
If winter failures repeat, treat it as a cycle problem — then use the Selection Guide.
Winter exposes weak repairs because water is the enemy. Once moisture is present, freeze-thaw cycling and traffic loading combine to break edges and reopen defects.
Why it fails in winter
- Moisture retention inside voids and weak interfaces.
- Freeze-thaw movement stresses the repair boundary.
- Lower temps reduce placement tolerance and flexibility.
- Wet loading accelerates edge breakdown.
If a location fails every winter, upgrade the treatment — don’t just repeat the patch.