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In winter you will probably be familiar with the feeling of slipping on a frozen path. This little slip might cause some annoyance or a bruised elbow. But cars losing traction on the road can cause serious injuries or death. For this reason, using grit to make roads safer is essential for motorists. This article …
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So here’s something we almost certainly don’t actually need to tell you: cars and snowy weather don’t mix well. It’s likely that you’ve encountered the usual issues before – piles of snow blocking your driveway, icy roads to send your car careening about, and various other hindrances to a smooth ride. Even if you’re not …
Sadly, winter isn’t very good for our roads and the cold weather can damage the roadways. This article will explain why this damage occurs and what you can do to prevent it from occurring. The first problem faced by asphalt surfaces is the materials they are made from. They are designed to be flexible in …
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Contrary to public opinion, rock salt isn’t the best to use on your concrete driveway in your attempt to melt snow and ice. While rock salt may be effective in preventing slips, falls and collisions, continued and long use can cause your concrete driveways to develop wide cracks or even large holes. This is how …
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There are two ways resin is used in driveways – you can have a resin bound entrance, or a resin bonded one. Resin bound means the aggregate is mixed with the resin with a depth anywhere from 12 to 24 mm. Resin bonded surfacing, however, is a scatter system and is much thinner, coming in …
The United Kingdom is ranked at number ten in the worse streets in the world category, outdone by Russia and Turkey in Europe. London is the UK’s most congested city, where drivers spend 73 hours per year stuck in traffic. The cost per driver stuck in London traffic jams averages £2,430. The total cost to …
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You think that the UK might have a problem with potholes? Potholes are responsible for causing £684 million in damage to cars in the UK annually. It has been revealed that there over 1000,000 potholes in the UK that have not been repaired. Not to mention the number bicyclists that are injured and in some cases …
The UK’s most popular breakdown cover provider, the AA has declared the pothole situation in the UK as a national emergency. This comes after a report published by Asphalt Industry Alliance confirming that more than 40,000 miles of the UK’s roads could become unusable by 2023. Reports have showed that this situation will continue to persist …
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The heatwaves do not bode well for roads. The road tarmac in the UK melts in the heat, as happened in Wales in the summer of 2018. According to Dr Howard Robinson, chief executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association, roads in the UK that experience high traffic start going soft around 50C. While 50C does …
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Resin bonded driveways are a system that is popular using a resin bonded gravel. The gravel is applied using a scatter system where the glue is applied to the base surface. The stone aggregate can create the appearance of loose gravel but still have a solid surface. There is no hassle of losing stones and …