I'm wondering if any one can assist me out there in the paving world.
I am a building surveyor who has been asked to provide some advice on a worn tarmace drive.
The surface was laid in 2000 as a residential drive. The site is on a slight slope nothing major and the surface has worn in places , although not specifically in trafficed areas.
Some of the surface has bound together well were as other areas haven't. I do have some photos which may assist and can e mail these.
What i need to find out is what is the expected life of this surface, I was think in the region of 10-12 years and what sort of remedial repairs can be applied to increase its life.
I would be grateful of any assitance you can offer.
Jez
Tarmac drive - Damaged / wearing tarmac drive
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Bitmac on a driveway should have a life of at least 10 years. Without seeing the drive, I can't comment on whether the wear to date is reasonable or excessive. The only real remedial work would be to cover the lot with an overlay. Slurry seals are also available, but those we have in the UK are a bit crappy looking for a driveway, especially compared to the wonder products they have in the US where re-sealing of bitmac driveways is a regular maintenance task.
Bitmac on a driveway should have a life of at least 10 years. Without seeing the drive, I can't comment on whether the wear to date is reasonable or excessive. The only real remedial work would be to cover the lot with an overlay. Slurry seals are also available, but those we have in the UK are a bit crappy looking for a driveway, especially compared to the wonder products they have in the US where re-sealing of bitmac driveways is a regular maintenance task.
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