Cold-Applied Reinstatement: Modern Solutions Challenging Traditional Hot Works
When it comes to asphalt repair and ironwork reinstatement, there’s often a heated debate - quite literally - between hot-applied and cold-applied reinstatement solutions.
A recent assumptive comment we received summed it up:
"Hot-applied materials offer strong adhesion, long shelf life, and are easy to handle by basic labourers.
Meanwhile, cold-applied systems are said to be chemically complex, hazardous, and require higher levels of knowledge and care across transport, storage and use"
But that paints an outdated picture - especially when you're not just talking about bitumen-based cold-applied products.
Modern alternatives like PermaFyx, the new cold-applied and HAPAS approved methyl methacrylate (MMA) resin asphalt reinstatement system, break away from the limitations of traditional cold-applied materials and challenge the need for hot-applied solutions entirely.
The Modern Cold-Applied Reinstatement Advantage
1. Operational & Logistical Simplicity
Forget hotboxes and thermal asphalt duvets - cold-applied methyl methacrylate reinstatement materials like PermaFyx come ready to use, even in adverse conditions. That means:
- No heating equipment
- Faster application times
- Usable across a broader range of weather scenarios
This speeds up response time, reduces setup hassle, and gets your road opened much faster.
2. Safety & Environmental Benefits
Hot materials come with hot risks - open flames, diesel fumes and burn hazards. Cold-applied products offer:
- Lower carbon emissions
- Zero combustion fume exposure
- No need for gas or flame equipment
- Lower fire risk on site
In today’s world of increased environmental regulation and carbon accountability, this matters.
3. Economic Efficiency
It’s not just safer - it’s smarter for your budget too:
- Lower capital investment (no heating kit and less traffic management required)
- Less transport complexity (lightweight kits, no bulk hot mix)
- Reduced rework due to consistent performance
It’s a system that works harder, not costlier.
4. Performance & Innovation
This is where perception really needs updating. New-generation cold-applied asphalt repair systems:
- Bond strongly to a range of surfaces (including concrete and modular blocks)
- Flex with the substrate, offering higher crack resistance
- Tailored for real-world challenges like wet surfaces or confined spaces
You don’t need hot works for high performance anymore.
The Reinstatement Game Has Changed
While objections to cold-applied systems may have held some truth in the past, modern cold-applied ironwork reinstatement solutions like PermaFyx flip the script.
With health, speed and sustainability now front and centre, innovative cold-applied systems like PermaFyx aren’t just a compromise - they’re a clear improvement in many use cases.
So next time you hear "hot-applied is always better" - it might just be time to update the playbook.
Click here to learn more about PermaFyx, the permanent, cold-applied and HAPAS-approved reinstatement material.
