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The construction and civil engineering industry relies on a wide variety of materials used in creating buildings and infrastructure, like roads. However, one material that rightfully deserves to take the limelight, is asphalt.

You’re more familiar with asphalt than you think. In the construction sector, asphalt is one of the sought-after materials for its multifunctional use and varied applications. The roads you drive on, the pavements you cycle on and the runway a plane lands on, all contain asphalt. Believe it or not, a whopping 95% of our country’s roads contain asphalt!

Given its unique properties, asphalt is not only used in the construction sector but also for construction development, recreation, aviation, industrial uses and agricultural applications. Asphalt is also popular in farm and agricultural use for its cost-effectiveness and durability. From farm track surface material to maintaining durable and functional surfaces on farms, asphalt paving service providers like us use this material in more ways than one. 

Since the early 1990s, LSL Surfacing has established a stronghold in the business of asphalt paving solutions and tarmac surfacing and resurfacing works. Through this blog, we guide you on the importance of asphalt surfacing in agriculture and farming operations.

Understanding Asphalt

Asphalt is a composite building material made up of common construction aggregates like sand, gravel and crushed stone, along with bitumen. Manufactured in a plant, it is generally black but also available in other colours like grey, yellow or red.  

The beauty of asphalt lies in its versatility. Depending on the production processes, asphalt is available in different types, each having its own unique characteristics, where some varieties exhibit impermeability, while others are porous. 

Broadly, asphalt concrete, hot rolled asphalt and stone mastic asphalt are the three types used in construction and asphalt paving solutions. 

Applications of Asphalt Surfacing

Given its versatile properties, asphalt can be modified to be used in a wide range of surfacing applications. From asphalt paving work for roads to using it as a farm track surface material, asphalt is used for surfacing multiple surfaces.

• Transportation - roadways, railway tracks, tunnels, and bridge decks
• Agriculture - farm flooring and transport needs like tracks, barn floors and greenhouse floors
• Infrastructure and Civic Amenities - car parks
• Recreation - playgrounds and bicycle paths
• Aviation - airport runways and taxiways
• Industrial - ports, landfill caps, and work sites.
• Sports and Athletics - running tracks, tennis courts, and motor racing circuits
• Building Construction - flooring

The Significance of Asphalt Surfacing in the Agricultural and Farming Industry

Long-lasting infrastructure ensures your farming operations run without any hiccups. The pathways and roads on your farm need to support heavy farm equipment and withstand the effects of harsh weather.

From being inexpensive to being less abrasive on animal hooves, asphalt has many desirable properties for your surfacing needs to support farm and agricultural operations.

As a reliable farm track surface material, asphalt paving work is typically found on farm tracks, livery yards, farm yards, cattle yards, poultry housing, silage clamps and pits, and animal feed storage areas and pathways. At LSL Surfacing, we offer SDM agricultural asphalt paving services for your farm and agricultural needs. Reach out to us today with your requirements.

Following are the multiple benefits of using our SDM agricultural asphalt for your farm. 

Cost Effective

Asphalt paving services are a long-term investment for your farm. In comparison to gravel or concrete, farm floors, pathways, and roads paved using asphalt need maintenance and repairs, compared to concrete paths. Roads surfaced with asphalt are smooth, providing better traction to machinery and vehicles, which in turn may help you save on fuel costs.

Durable

Agricultural farmyards are constantly exposed to heavy equipment, machinery and harsh weather conditions, speeding up the wear and tear process of regular concrete surfaces. Asphalt as a farm track surface material in surfacing projects is ideal in maintaining durability and resistance to wear and tear like crumbling and cracking. With SDM asphalt you can be rest assured of good farmyard conditions for years.

Resistant to Chemicals and Temperature

High temperatures and chemicals from animal waste and silage acids are common in any farmyard, resulting in abrasive and porous farm surfaces. What you need is a solution that is impenetrable and acid-resistant. SDM Asphalt paving solution is highly regarded for withstanding the acid collection from animal waste and silage acids.

Low Maintenance

With an occasional seal coating, SDM Asphalt surfaced paths and roads only need to be swept regularly to keep the surface clean. If it develops potholes or any damage, repairs will not be as time-consuming as repairing gravel or concrete.

Safety

SDM Asphalt’s anti-slippage properties ensure your animals and workers avoid any untoward accidents, especially during rain or snow. Its non-abrasive surface is gentle on your animals’ hooves and does not hurt them.

Rely on LSL Surfacing as Your Asphalt Paving Solutions Provider

From asphalt paving services for your farm’s access roads to asphalt resurfacing work for your farm tracks, LSL does it all, and more. You can count on our multiple decades-long experience, along with a credible team of asphalt surfacing experts to install SDM agricultural asphalt for your farm.

SDM Asphalt is quick to install and cures within 72 hours, resulting in a durable and long-lasting surface with minimal disruption to your daily business. We also offer superior tarmac, spray, tar and chip surfacing solutions catering to both residential as well as commercial surfacing projects in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire and beyond.

For more about our services and to receive a quick quote, contact us on 01223 420369 or 07899 756373.