Method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface

A method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface comprising:

• (a) providing a first template having a predetermined pattern;
• (b) after the preceding step, impressing said first template into said asphalt surface when said asphalt surface is in a pliable state to form an impression therein;
• (c) after the preceding step, removing said firt template from said asphalt surface to expose said impression;
• (d) after the preceding step, providing a thermoplastic second template pre-formed as said grid at least partially matching the pattern of said first template,
• (e) after the preceding step, inserting said second template pre-formed as said grid into said impression;
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• (f) after the preceding step, fixing said second template in position within said impression to form said inlaid pattern by using a portable heater in proximity to said second template.

A method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface comprising:

• (a) providing a first template having a predetermined pattern;
• (b) after the preceding step, impressing said first template into said asphalt surface when said asphalt surface is in a pliable state to form an impression therein;
• (c) after the preceding step, removing said first template from said asphalt surface to expose said impression;
• (d) after the preceding step, providing a thermoplastic second template pre-formed as said grid at least partially matching the pattern of said first template,
• (e) after the preceding step, inserting said second template previously pre-formed as said grid into said impression;
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• (f) after the preceding step, fixing said second template in position within said impression to form said inlaid pattern by passing a portable heater over the surface of said second template.