If you’ve ever accidentally driven over a pothole, then you know how damaging they are to your vehicle. These large holes in the road appear out of nowhere, but there is a scientific explanation for this common phenomenon in Kalispell, MT.

Below, you can learn where they come from, and contact Double Diamond Contracting Inc. for pothole repair before your vehicles incur some damage:

The Life of a Pothole

Roads are made of asphalt or concrete, which are mixed using an aggregate of rocks and a binding material. Though the result is a strong surface that handles the weight and stress of vehicles, it is not waterproof. Traffic and wear cause small cracks in the surface, and when there is a lot of water on the road, it will seep through the pavement or asphalt. Temperatures drop at night which can freeze the water under the surface of the road. As the water freezes, it expands and forces the surface of the road to rise.

Traffic continues to pass over the raised section after temperatures have risen again, and a small space forms under the surface. Eventually, the top pavement surface breaks and creates a pothole. If left without asphalt repairs, the hole will only get wider and deeper. Pothole repair involves cleaning out the loose debris and filling the hole with a patch.

Whether you have one pothole in your driveway or a road full of them, you can extend the life of your surface with professional pot hole repairs. The paving experts at Double Diamond Contracting Inc. offer free estimates, and all their services are guaranteed, so you can trust that you’ll receive the highest quality of service for a reasonable price. Contact them at (406) 755-8853 to get your estimate.