Tar spraying is a technique for maintaining various surfaces, including roads, driveways and car parks. If you want to extend the life of your driveway or commercial outdoor area, applying a layer of tar followed by the aggregate will enhance grip, aesthetics and longevity.
What are the benefits of tar spraying? Keep reading to learn why it’s an innovative, cost-effective choice for surface maintenance.
What Are the Benefits of Tar Spraying?
Tar spraying, also known as bitumen spraying, provides a range of benefits across various applications. Some benefits are:
- Shields surfaces from water and environmental damage, significantly extending their lifespan.
- Creates a waterproof layer that prevents water from penetrating surfaces.
- Maximises skid-resistance.
- More resistance to wear, traffic and flooding, making surfaces more durable.
- Improves the bond strength between materials, like coatings, sealants and overlays.
- Versatile and suitable for various surfaces like asphalt, concrete, metal and timber.
- Budget-friendly and more affordable.
What is Tar Spraying?
Need to rejuvenate worn-out surfaces like roads or car parks? One of the best ways to do this is with a two-step process called tar spraying and surface dressing. Tar spraying is where hot bitumen is sprayed evenly over the existing surface.
Bitumen works as a protective seal, locking out water while shielding the surface from even the most severe weather and traffic. Plus, it enhances resilience against cracks and potholes.
After spraying the tar, surface dressing is next. Spreading a layer of aggregate (typically small stones or chippings) over the bitumen forms a textured surface that massively improves skid resistance and safety for vehicles.