Cold pour jointing compound - sources

[polygonum]

Having looked up Paving Expert and elsewhere, it looks to me that some cold pour jointing compound would enhance the likelihood of success in a very minor tarmac repair.

This is a long (well, driveway width, about 3 metres), thin gap that has been opening up between our driveway and the road. (Yes, I know, council should do it, but I CBA to go down that route.) At the moment it really only serves as a trap for fine mud and growing medium for weeds. But I know it is also where freeze-thaw damage can and will occur.

So what I need is a bit of cold tarmac (Wickes - no problem - one bag should be enough) and a small amount of cold pour. But I am failing to locate anywhere to get hold of a tiny amount. Or am I obsessing? Should I simply ram the tarmac in without cold pour?

[GMM]

Not sure if it's teh thing for you but last time I was in a B&Q warehouse, they had a stand of a few different things for tarmac repair. Didn't really look closely but the amounts looked pretty small to me for any serious potholes. Of course, it's likely to cost, knowing them(!)

[polygonum]

Well, if they have any, they for some reason don't list it in any findable way on their website. :-(

Daresay it would only be Warehouse branches if they have any - which would be an extra 12 miles each way. Am feeling grumpy about this issue already.

Thanks

[Phil L]

do it without cold pour, or if you are insistent, get some bitumen paint and whack a coat or two along each edge before you start

[meow2222]

Cold pour & bitumen paint are much the same thing, bitumen plus solvent in each case. Adding a thin layer should maximise bonding, though it'll slow the adhesion down due to the extra solvent present.

NT