How do you report a pothole?

Potholes and surface defects on roads are a big problem in the UK. Not only do they look unsightly, but they also p...

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What is emulsion in road construction?

Road emulsions are road construction materials. Traditionally, they are made up of three components: bitumen,  emu...

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Is Bitumen Dangerous?

While we are extremely proud of the work that we do here at BituChem and amazed at the ingenuity of our clients, it...

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Why Recycling Bitumen is Important

BituChem is proud to offer a range of products which have been designed to be as ecologically friendly as possible....

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Why Are Polymers Important For Road Preservation?

Unlike most companies, who still use the same old formulas for their highway surfacing materials, BituChem is at the forefront of innovation when i...

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How Do You Preserve Asphalt?

Asphalt used in the construction of highways and pavements can be preserved through both

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How does the weather affect highways and roads?

Extreme weather has a big impact on our roads and transportation systems. For this reason, highways, roads and pedestrian areas are specifically de...

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Why is there a temporary speed limit after surface dressing?

A surface dressing is created by spraying a bitumen binder onto...

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What are spray tankers used for?

Spray tankers are a type of HGV commonly used to apply surface dressing binder and bond coat in the course of

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Can asphalt be laid in cold weather?

While the weather can be unpredictable (particularly here in the UK), there are optimum times of the year for laying asphalt and other forms of hig...

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