What is Surface Dressing?
Surface dressing is an effective technique used to enhance and protect road surfaces, slowing down their deterioration. This process involves a layer of liquid bitumen being sprayed onto the road surface to seal it and provide a binder for stone chippings which are then spread on top. The road surface is then rolled to embed the chippings. This provides enhanced skid resistance, and prolongs the life of the road by up to 10 years by preventing water damage to the underlying structure.
One of the key advantages of surface dressing is its rapid application, which means that disruption to road users, local businesses, and emergency services is kept to a minimum. This efficient method not only extends the lifespan of the road surface but also ensures safer driving conditions with minimal inconvenience.
Excess chippings are then swept after approximately 24 hours and 7 days after the works are completed, however, this may change due to the weather conditions.