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Maintaining the quality and performance of asphalt surfaces is critical for extending their lifespan and ensuring user safety. That’s where Road Shield comes in, a cutting-edge surface treatment purpose-built to combat the challenges of asphalt ageing and oxidisation. Road Shield works by penetrating fine cracks, voids, and the natural porosity of asphalt, creating a prot …

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at some of the UK’s top agricultural shows this season — showcasing our premium range of road maintenance and repair materials alongside specialist diamond cutting blades and compaction equipment from big name brands such as Stihl and Milwaukee. Find us at the following agricultural events in Summer 2025 …

  Anti-Skid Sheets enhance surface safety and durability. Available in Buff, Red, Green, and Dark, they can be purchased on the Red Stag Materials website. These 600mm x 1000mm sheets provide excellent skid resistance and are suitable for various substrates, including bitumen, concrete, and block paving. 1. Preparing for Installation Before applying the anti-skid sheets, e …

Guide to Spreading Sand on Football Pitches After Verti-Draining Maintaining a top-quality football pitch requires a combination of proper care, expert techniques, and high-quality materials. One such essential practice is spreading sand after verti-draining the surface. At Kirkhill Quarry, we understand the importance of this process, which is why our sand from Kirkhill Quarry …

Saving money with Bulk Bags of Cement Making the choice between purchasing Ready Mix Concrete or mixing on site can seem complicated, balancing up material cost, labour and equipment required. Cement in bulk sacks have been available for many years but users are often put off by what appears to be limited or no cost saving against the standard 25kg bag of cement. This blog po …