What are the different types of tarmac?

What are the different types of tarmac?

What are the Different Types of Tarmac?

• Open-Graded Tarmac. There are times when tarmac driveways are comprised of what is known as an open-graded aggregate.
• Close-Graded Tarmac. Other driveways are comprised of a more dense type of tarmac.
• Additional Proprietary Options.

How thick should tarmac be?

The best layer of thickness is usually 2 to 3 inches. The tarmac will then be laid, and compacted with a heavy roller and formed at a 45 degree angle at the edges.

What is 10mm SMA tarmac?

6/10mm Stone Mastic Asphalt Surface course material normally used for drives, car parks and carriageways. SMA’s have been developed to withstand larger vehicles and more the more intense usage from power steering which is now standard on all vehicles.

Are there different Colours of tarmac?

Colours include white, light buff, buff quartzite, natural quartzite, orange, classic red, terracotta, light grey, mid grey, dark grey, leaf green, classic green, mid blue, buff gravel, natural gravel. Light and mid grey coloured asphalt offer a modern alternative to black asphalt that suits contemporary designs.

Does tarmac have to be black?

What colours are available? The binding agent used is important in determining the available colours for tarmac driveways. For some time, red was the most common alternative to black tarmac, but nowadays you can choose from over 15 different colours, including blue, green, orange and even white!

What is 6mm SMA tarmac?

ULTIDRIVE is a long-lasting asphalt for driveways and car parks. The dense, crack resisting finish prevents frost damage to driveways in cold weather. Available as a 6mm or 10mm SMA in black or red, ULTIDRIVE incorporates a complementary aggregate for longer lasting colour that resists surface wear.

Does black tarmac fade?

The slick, solid black of tarmac will inevitably somewhat fade as the material hardens and ages. Initially though, the pristine surfacing will be liable to scuffs from your tyres, particularly if you turn your wheels whilst stationary.

Is SMA better than tarmac?

SMA provides a more durable surface than tarmacadam making it more resistant to ruts from heavy traffic.

Is tarmac only in black?

Tarmacadam driveways and road surfacings are no longer restricted to single tarmac colours. Instead of having plain black, you now have an choice with Bestco Surfacing.

Is Coloured tarmac more expensive than black?

Coloured tarmac is more expensive than traditional black tarmac, and whilst red tarmac can typically be found throughout the UK, other colours are less commonly available in some areas.

What is HRA tarmac?

HRA is a dense, gap graded asphalt designed to be used in a wide range of applications. Pre-coated chippings are highly resistant to polishing which are rolled into and form part of an HRA surface course.