What is Recycled Aggregate Concrete?
As more and more consumers and companies become worried about the environment, companies are being pressured to use materials from sustainable sources. Due to this, there is a substantial increase in the use of recycled aggregate concrete. Probably, you are wondering how using recycled aggregate concrete can benefit you. Well, the use of recycled aggregates…
Read MoreWhat Does a Red Road Surface Mean?
Red road surface sometimes referred to as pavement is a durable surface material usually laid down on an area meant to sustain foot and vehicular traffic. This means that it is used on roads and walkways. Therefore, a red road surface is a coloured form or road surface. This form is usually used to make…
Read MoreHow To Remove Tar From an Asphalt Driveway
A tar stained asphalt driveway can see you lose a great deal on the property value. Investors will first look at the cleanliness of a property before they decide to buy it. Taking care of the compound of a home, driveways, and walkways is an excellent way to portray a good picture of both the…
Read MoreHow Are Potholes Formed?
The most common quoted number is that potholes cause £1.25 billion worth of damage every year. Potholes are the bane of every driver’s life – over 800,000 are fixed annually, but it’s not enough. hen smooth roads or driveways start to break up there is always the possibility of damage to your car, if not…
Read MoreHow Different Tarmac Jobs Are Priced
Driveways are essential to our properties. They make your home look classy, and this increases its market value, especially in cities. If you plan to create a new driveway or renovate an existing one, there are many options to choose from. Different materials are used for these driveways, and one of the most common is…
Read MoreHow to Soften Cold Lay Tarmac
Cold lay tarmac is ideal for paths, potholes and driveway repairs. It’s ready to use straight from the bag and offers great coverage. A 25kg bad can cover an area of approximately 0.20 square metres. Driveways can undergo premature damage if poorly installed. Repairing using cold lay tarmac is easy and the layering instructions must…
Read MoreHow Tarmac Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
In recent years, the use of environmentally-friendly tarmac has become the new norm across all industries. As the number of road and pavement building contractors increase, it is now more critical than ever before to lower carbon footprints by utilising carbon-free practices and aggregates. Although its solvable, unpredictable climate change is on the rise. Luckily,…
Read MoreWhat is Rubberised Asphalt Commonly Used For
Key Benefits of Using Rubberised Asphalt Concrete in Construction Rubberised asphalt concrete is a material used in road construction made from a mixture of asphalt and ground-up recycled tires. The resulting mix produces a binder that is later mixed with conventional aggregate materials. The binder is composed of 15 -25% crumb rubber and 70 -80%…
Read MoreThe History Of The United States’ National Road
Also called the Cumberland Road, the National Road’s construction took place between 1811 and 1837. It was the first road that utilised federal funding in its development. The road stretches 1,000 Km and connects the Potomac to the Ohio River. At the time, both Presidents G. Washington and T. Jefferson believed that a road…
Read MoreCommon Car Park Surfacing Jobs That We Carry Out
When it comes to car park resurfacing, there isn’t any job that Jordans Surfacing can’t undertake for you or your business. Here are some of the most common jobs we are asked to carry out for our customers. Tarmac, Asphalt, and Resin Bound We only use the best quality tarmac or asphalt to create your…
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