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November 4, 2016 1:27 PM Subscribe
Bewildered residents wonder why toilet paper is being spread all over town. Toilet paper is used to keep newly-applied tar in smaller cracks and off our shoes, bikes, and cars. Single-ply only.
The CDOT quote from which I stole the post title is literally the only reason I made this post. It is a triumph of government agency spokespersonship.
posted by asperity at 1:32 PM on November 4, 2016 [20 favorites]
posted by asperity at 1:32 PM on November 4, 2016 [20 favorites]
No offense taken. I know it's kind of thin--it's single-ply!
posted by asperity at 1:40 PM on November 4, 2016 [12 favorites]
posted by asperity at 1:40 PM on November 4, 2016 [12 favorites]
I'd say they should do this in New York City, but with all the roadwork happening on a daily basis in this town, we'd probably completely obliterate the rainforests in a single year. And yes, that's with single-ply.
posted by SansPoint at 1:47 PM on November 4, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by SansPoint at 1:47 PM on November 4, 2016 [1 favorite]
Do they apply it standing or sitting?
posted by Bistle at 2:10 PM on November 4, 2016 [14 favorites]
posted by Bistle at 2:10 PM on November 4, 2016 [14 favorites]
Mefi townsfolk, I say we tar & paper 'im!
posted by artdrectr at 2:39 PM on November 4, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by artdrectr at 2:39 PM on November 4, 2016 [2 favorites]
[some sort of toilet paper pun]!
posted by DoctorFedora at 3:47 PM on November 4, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by DoctorFedora at 3:47 PM on November 4, 2016 [3 favorites]
I'm going to try the paint roller trick at home!
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 3:50 PM on November 4, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 3:50 PM on November 4, 2016 [3 favorites]
From the first link:
It’s not clear how many communities in Colorado rip from the roll when it comes time to blot the crack.
*gives standing ovation*
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:18 PM on November 4, 2016 [11 favorites]
It’s not clear how many communities in Colorado rip from the roll when it comes time to blot the crack.
*gives standing ovation*
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:18 PM on November 4, 2016 [11 favorites]
Heh. Referenced in the article: "CDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Crack Sealing and Filling Best Practices Guidelines."
Here they are, wherein the authors bring the research. It contains important terminology:
Hot-air lance: also referred to as a hot compressed air lance, a device that applies hot,
compressed air to both blow clean and to dry a crack.
Related demonstrations:
In the above video we are using our crack jet. This machine is like a jam jet on wheels.
The HotShot2800 JR. Asphalt Crack Lance.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:32 PM on November 4, 2016 [2 favorites]
Here they are, wherein the authors bring the research. It contains important terminology:
Hot-air lance: also referred to as a hot compressed air lance, a device that applies hot,
compressed air to both blow clean and to dry a crack.
Related demonstrations:
In the above video we are using our crack jet. This machine is like a jam jet on wheels.
The HotShot2800 JR. Asphalt Crack Lance.
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 4:32 PM on November 4, 2016 [2 favorites]
Do the guidelines specify over, or under?
posted by Mei's lost sandal at 5:24 PM on November 4, 2016 [6 favorites]
posted by Mei's lost sandal at 5:24 PM on November 4, 2016 [6 favorites]
I've seen the paper, but my town uses sand. Nothing takes the fun out of a motorcycle ride like a tarry, sandy crack.
posted by ArgentCorvid at 5:48 PM on November 4, 2016 [6 favorites]
posted by ArgentCorvid at 5:48 PM on November 4, 2016 [6 favorites]
Ick, I hate it when sand gets in the crack.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 5:57 PM on November 4, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 5:57 PM on November 4, 2016 [3 favorites]
It sounds better than my towns approach which usually is either
* do nothing
* drizzle tar all around the crack as if it'll magically hold it together like a bandaid
posted by RustyBrooks at 7:42 PM on November 4, 2016 [5 favorites]
* do nothing
* drizzle tar all around the crack as if it'll magically hold it together like a bandaid
posted by RustyBrooks at 7:42 PM on November 4, 2016 [5 favorites]
I don't know whether to applaud you for your post title, or ask for you to be banned.
I see the problem; your personal number one seems to miss the target while a general membership voidance seems too drastic.
posted by Segundus at 2:30 AM on November 5, 2016 [1 favorite]
I see the problem; your personal number one seems to miss the target while a general membership voidance seems too drastic.
posted by Segundus at 2:30 AM on November 5, 2016 [1 favorite]
This really is papering over the cracks.
(Seriously, they need to resurface. This bodge is worthless.)
posted by Segundus at 2:36 AM on November 5, 2016 [2 favorites]
(Seriously, they need to resurface. This bodge is worthless.)
posted by Segundus at 2:36 AM on November 5, 2016 [2 favorites]
Please don't squeeze the asphalt.
-Mr. Whipple
posted by clavdivs at 7:11 PM on November 5, 2016 [1 favorite]
-Mr. Whipple
posted by clavdivs at 7:11 PM on November 5, 2016 [1 favorite]
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