What type of bituminous emulsion is used for road work?
Bitumen emulsion is a liquid composed of three liquid materials: water, bitumen and an emulsifier. It is used in the course of road works to seal r...
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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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What are highway bond coats?
Highway bond coats, also known as tack coats, are used to stick an asphalt overlay to an asphalt substrate. The construction of roads generally inv...
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What are the different types of road in the UK?
There are several different types of road in the UK. While our audience will be familiar with a few of them, there ...
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What is road surface dressing?
Road surface dressing is a treatment applied to roads that stops deterioration before it becomes a public safety is...
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What is micro asphalt?
Micro asphalt is a form of highway surfacing used in highway preservation. It is made up of a mixture of aggregates...
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