New Road. New Path.
A Cost-Effective Road Maintenance Solution
Surface dressing is a proven and cost-effective road maintenance technique that rejuvenates existing asphalt surfaces, extending their lifespan and improving safety. This page provides an overview of surface dressing, including its benefits, application process, and suitability for various road types.
The Process:
- Cleaning: The existing road surface is thoroughly sweeped & cleaned to remove any loose debris or contaminants.
- Bitumen Application: A layer of hot bitumen emulsion (a sticky, tar-like substance) is sprayed evenly over the prepared road surface.
- Chipping Application: Immediately after the bitumen application, a layer of small, graded stone chippings is spread over the surface.
- Rolling: The surface is then rolled to embed the chippings into the bitumen, creating a durable and water-resistant layer.
so many long lasting benefits
Benefits of Surface Dressing
- Improved Skid Resistance: The chippings provide excellent grip for vehicles, significantly reducing the risk of skidding, especially in wet conditions.
- Waterproofing: The bitumen layer seals the road surface, preventing water from penetrating and causing damage like potholes.
- Reduced Noise Levels: Surface dressing can help to reduce traffic noise levels, making roads more pleasant for nearby residents.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to more extensive resurfacing projects, surface dressing is a relatively inexpensive way to maintain roads.
- Quick Application: The process can be completed quickly, minimizing traffic disruption.
ALL ROUND SUITABILITY
Works and provides lasting effects for many requirements
Surface dressing is most suitable for roads with minor surface defects, such as minor cracking and raveling. It’s generally not recommended for roads with significant structural issues or deep potholes. If this is the case regulating and patch repair’s may have to be carried out prior to surface dressing.
In essence, surface dressing is a preventative maintenance technique that helps to extend the lifespan of existing roads while improving safety and reducing maintenance costs.
WHO WE SUPPORT
Some of the Sectors we serve
We provide our surfacing services to a wide variety of sectors.
Here are a few of them.
