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Tarmac Driveways produced by Projects Paving and Landscaping of Solihull. So tarmac / bitmac, and asphalt have become popular with residential property owners in Solihull. Because it is a tasteful alternative to a concrete driveway.
Tarmac / Bitmac is a popular hard-wearing surface for driveways, along with other areas.
Since they need to take the weight of a vehicle, or see a lot of use. Such as; forecourts, car parks, roads, pavements, or paths.
Tarmac, short for Tarmacadam is produced by coating a layer of crushed stones with tar. Plus the use of the word tar in the name, relates to a black viscous material derived from coal.
Once combined these materials will create a durable surface. Then a top coat can also be added to improve grip and resistance to water. So Tarmac driveways Solihull have gained popularity over the years. Moreover, Tarmac has a hard wearing nature, which makes it very suitable for heavy traffic areas.
4 advantages of a tarmac driveway can be found here.
Bitmac is fairly similar to Tarmac, with one big difference. That is replacing the tar (from the tarmacadam process with bitumen).
This newer surface solution is even more similar to asphalt. Because it is made with a blend of aggregates combined with bitumen to bond them together.
Therefore it should be noted that bitmac does contains more sand, and filler in comparison to Asphalt.
Asphalt is mostly a large area coverage surfacing solution. Because it can be reasonably economical in this regard.
Hence why it is often used for roads. For smaller drives and other areas Projects Paving and Landscaping would not recommend it, as it can be an expensive option.
There are, however, some benefits to using Asphalt.
Asphalt is harder wearing than bitmac or tarmac. But it is less resistant to scuffing from car tyres.
Plus asphalt is resistant to bad weather, and also requires less maintenance over time.
Another big plus with asphalts, in the modern age, is that they are sustainable.
So environmentally friendly, because old surfaces can be reclaimed and reused. Be aware not to confuse Asphalt with concrete Asphalt.
Because that is a different solution all-together, and one we do not recommend.
There are a lot of tarmac installation companies out there to choose from. Moreover many promise what they can’t achieve. However we at Projects Paving and Landscaping pride ourselves as one of the best.
As it is advisable to view a portfolio of work done by any company, then please check out past projects here on our site. Plus you can also see what our clients have to say about the quality of our driveway services. Our jobs have stood the test of time; we understand this very well and offer our best service to our customers.
Living in Solihull, Knowle, Dorridge, Kenilworth, Warwick, Wythall, or Leamington and looking for the perfect modern tarmac driveway or area for your home? Please contact Projects Paving and Landscaping to discuss your options, and get a quote today. We look forward to working with you.
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