Tar & Chip Surface Dressing in Weybridge
Tarmat UK are the leading Tar & Chip surface dressing contractor in Weybridge KT13. We use the latest equipment and materials to produce results of the highest quality for our clients.
What is Hot Tar & Chippings Surface Dressing?
Weybridge surface dressing is the process of coating a road with a bitumen emulsion and then layering it with a suitably sized stone chipping, depending on the traffic conditions and hardness of the road, to make the surface more resilient to the ingress of water. This dramatically increases the lifetime of the road surface and is very cost-effective when it comes to maintaining or restoring roads in the long term.
Surface dressing is now regarded as the most cost-effective and efficient method of maintaining or restoring road surface conditions. Tarmat UK offers full contracted solutions across all areas of dressing and our experienced team can offer you help and advice on whether or not this is the correct treatment for your needs.
What are the benefits to Surface Dressing in Weybridge?
- Increases lifetime of road surface
- Most cost effective method of maintaining or restoring road surfaces
- Seals porous road surfaces against the ingress of water
- Skid resistance increased dramatically
- Spray during wet weather is reduced
Weybridge Surface Dressing Materials
We used high quality bituminous emulsions supplied by the Bituchem Group ©. These high quality binders are designed to produce quality results that will stand the test of time.
Hot Tar and Chip & Surface Dressing in Weybridge
Many highway authorities throughout the UK extensively use the Tar and Chip process. This process consists of applying specialist spraying equipment, and a hot bituminous emulsion to an existing blacktop or concrete surface. When this bituminous emulsion is applied, hard clean aggregates are distributed. This combination of binder and hard stone is then rolled and trafficked to encourage the embedding of the chippings to form a durable layer, protecting the older surface beneath against wear and water ingress. There is a choice of aggregates available for different aesthetics for your surface dressing in Weybridge KT13.Re-tread or Double Dressing in Weybridge
This process is very similar to the hot tar & chip process, but instead of applying the bituminous emulsion to an existing blacktop or concrete surface, the binder is then sprayed on, or incorporated, to the unbound aggregate surface. Typical unbound surface suitable for re-tread / double dressing.
Re-Tread in Weybridge
Re-tread involves incorporating the first coat of binder into the aggregate with harrows then two more coats of binder are sprayed on, each followed by a dressing of hard, clean chippings, forming a thick layer of bound material sealing the aggregate beneath and provides a smooth running surface ideal for long driveways and roads.
Double Dressing in Weybridge
Double dressing is the same principal as re-tread with the deduction of an initial first coat of binder and harrowing taking place. Providing the same appearance, but not as thick.
Why Choose Us for as your hot tarmac and chipping company in Weybridge?
Our primary focus is complete customer satisfaction and we ensure quality and reliability so that you have peace of mind that your Weybridge home or business is in safe hands. The affordable driveway and paving services we offer are guaranteed to last you a long time.
We have vast experience working with both private and commercial clients and you can rely on our expertise and professionalism when it comes to quality kerb solutions.
- Family run business
- Fully insured
- Local and trusted company
- Experienced and qualified craftsmen & tradesmen
- Quality products at affordable prices
- Attention to detail
- Highly recommended
We are your trusted & reliable local Weybridge tarmac and chipping experts.
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What do we do?
We don't just do Surface Dressing in Weybridge Check out our list of services below...
- Tarmac repairs
- Surface Dressing
- Road repairs
- Driveways
- Car Parks
- Road Markings
- Playgrounds
- Drop Kerbs
- Pothole repairs
- Public & Private Roads
- White lining
- Resin Driveways and Footpaths
Looking for a service other than Surface Dressing in Weybridge KT13?
We offer a number of services for the Weybridge area, including:
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Frequently Asked Questions on Surface Dressing in Weybridge
Surface Dressing is a road maintenance technique used to extend the lifespan of roads by applying a layer of bitumen binder followed by a layer of stone chippings to create a protective and skid-resistant surface.
Surface Dressing is typically carried out during the warmer months (spring to early autumn) when the weather allows for proper binder curing and chipping adherence.
Bitumen binder is sprayed onto the road surface, and then stone chippings are spread and rolled into the binder. Excess chippings are swept away after the surface sets.
The lifespan of Surface Dressing can vary based on traffic volumes and weather conditions, but it generally lasts around 5 to 10 years.
Surface Dressing is suitable for a wide range of roads, including rural roads, local roads, and non-motorway routes. It’s often used for preventive maintenance.
Surface Dressing is cost-effective, provides waterproofing, improves skid resistance, seals cracks, and prevents further deterioration of the road surface.
Roads treated with Surface Dressing may need temporary closures or traffic management measures during application and initial setting to ensure safety and proper curing.