Why use tarmac for driveways and carparks?
There are many reasons that architects, highway engineers and motorists prefer asphalt. Asphalt pavements are designed and built to last. Most roads are constructed in layers, with each layer playing its part in delivering the best infrastructure possible. When it’s all put together, asphalt pavements can handle the toughest traffic punishment.
Asphalt is ideal for both high and low traffic roads, Driveways and Car Parks because it offers long life under any traffic, infrequent maintenance, a smooth ride, 100% recyclability and reduced noise levels. You can drive on a new asphalt surface the same day it has been placed. Concrete, on the other hand, generally takes much more time to cure before you can allow any amount of vehicle traffic on it. Road markings are also more visible on the asphalt coating.
Given the plethora of options available, why should an architect choose asphalt? The answer lies in its versatility and its practicality. It is extremely durable and is 100% recyclable, making it a totally sustainable product. The fact that over 95% of all UK roads are asphalt is testament to the material’s inherent qualities of flexibility, efficiency of construction, riding comfort, ease of maintenance and value for money.
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