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HOW TO CALCULATE HOW MANY TONNES OF ASPHALT REQUIRED... WHETHER YOU ARE PATCHING A ROAD, LAYING A NEW DRIVEWAY OR BUILDING A MOTORWAY, THERE IS A COMMON APPROACH TO CALCULATING THE QUANTITY OF MATERIAL YOU NEED. Asphalt, also known as tarmac or macadam, is an expensive product and not one you would want to over or under order whilst doing a project. If you are using …

As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of climate change, many individuals and organisations are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. One way to do this is by buying carbon neutral products.But what exactly does it mean for a product to be carbon neutral? Essentially, it means that the carbon emissions associ …

Polished Stone Value (PSV) is a measure of the skid resistance of pavement surfaces, and it is an important factor in the design and construction of roads. A high PSV indicates that a pavement surface has good skid resistance and is less likely to cause accidents due to slippery conditions.The importance of PSV in road construction cannot be overstated. Good skid resistance is …

The issue of extreme weather in the Highway Maintenance SectorEvery year, extreme weather weakens the condition of the UK’s road networks and transport systems. Adverse weather, heat damage, and flooding are causing rapid deterioration and damage to road networks which are both costly and time consuming to repair.The extreme weather conditions and contrasting seasonal changes i …

SHIMPAC MANHOLE LEVELLING PLANKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM RED STAG MATERIALSTHE IRONWORK SEATING AND LEVELLING SYSTEM IS WIDELY RECOGNISED AS THE PREMIER PRODUCT APPROVED BY HIGHWAYS, UTILITIES, AIRPORT AND WATER AUTHORITIES.Developed in the UK in the 1980's, the system was developed to prevent the recurring issue of ironwork failures which in turn causes the surrounding road surface …