The UK is said to have more than one million potholes, or about six potholes per mile across council-controlled roads in Britain and Wales. This significant number affects many people’s willingness to drive, impacting confidence and comfort.
Driveways face the brunt of our comings and goings, year after year. This can be said for all kinds of driveways, regardless of their materials, and it’s no different for tar and chip driveways.
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!
With over 95% of roads in the UK made of asphalt, you have surely experienced the durability and resilience of asphalt at different points in your life.
Deciding on the material to use for your driveway surface or outdoor space can be a difficult decision to make. However, for a timeless, durable solution that is weather resistant and low maintenance, tarmac surfaces seem to be the way to go.