What is the difference between tarmac and asphalt?
When it comes to roads and driveways, the terms “tarmac” and “asphalt” are often used interchangeably. After all, they both play crucial roles in surfacing and paving. However, delve a little deeper, and you’ll discover that there are significant differences between the two materials. If you’re considering getting your driveway resurfaced and are wondering whether […]
Maintaining your Asphalt Paver
Asphalt pavers are expensive pieces of kit and are a crucial component in any commercial surfacing project. If the machine goes down in the middle of an installation, the whole process can grind to a halt and have an effect on your bottom line. So if you have an asphalt paver, it’s important to keep […]
It Is Time To Resurface Your Driveway?
Your driveway is subject to use every single day. Whether it’s being walked on, parked on, or driven in and out of, your driveway is bound to receive wear and tear over time without you even noticing. But when is it time to think about resurfacing your driveway? In this guide, we will discuss what […]
Tarmac and Block Paving – Creating The Perfect Driveway
If you’re on the hunt to improve your driveway, you may be stuck for choice. Two popular choices are block paving and tarmac, but you may want something more stylish and unique – so how about combining the two? Mixing two surfaces can transform your driveway, creating the perfect solution for style and ease of […]
4 Ways A Tarmac Drive Can Make Your Life Easier
What is tarmac? Tarmac, short for tarmacadam, is a surface type made when a layer of crushed stone or aggregate is coated and mixed with tar. This mixture then gets laid down and compacted to form a smooth, durable surface. Tarmac is used for many surface purposes, from roads, car parks, playgrounds, and sports surfaces […]
Tarmac, Bitmac and Block Paving – what are the differences?
There are a lot of people who are simply unsure of the best surface to use for their driveway. Tarmac has been a staple of all driveway work for years, as it is the cheapest option. Using the term ‘Tarmac’ is slightly inaccurate as Tarmac is actually the name of the company and tarmacadam is […]
How To Restore A Tarmac Driveway
Learning how to restore a tarmac driveway doesn’t have to be an expensive or lengthy task. In fact, you can quickly transform your worn-out driveway with a quality tarmac restorer, a roller, and a brush. Tarmac might be durable, but exposure to high temperatures over many summers can cause it to fade, soften, and become […]
Top Tips to Help Maintain Your Tarmac Driveway
One of the most widely used and popular driveway surface options out there is tarmac. A tarmac driveway can be suitable for most residential driveways, especially those that have a lot of vehicle traffic. Our operatives are fully trained in the technique of handling and laying tarmac materials, and we have the experience to know […]
What’s the difference between a tarmac & resin bound driveway surface?
Resin bound and tarmac paving are two hugely popular choices of driveway surface material, and are commonly used in car parks and private driveways. Despite their equal popularity the two surface options are actually quite different. If you’re currently deciding between the two, we wanted to go through these differences so that you can make […]
Tips for tarmac and asphalt care during hot weather
Asphalt and tarmac driveways are a popular choice for many reasons. They’re low maintenance, ideal for any size or shape driveway, are flexible and durable and are extremely cost-effective for larger areas. Despite them being low maintenance and durable, asphalt and tarmac do get hot during increased temperatures for a couple of reasons. First of […]