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Tarmac Driveway

Tarmac or asphalt driveways are still a common drive seen across the UK and were a very common driveway choice for several years ago. It was more typical practise to use tarmac to finish off driveways on new build estates 35-45 years back when also rounding off the main roadways it made sense doe developers to extent this finish on to the property driveway too. This practise has actually lead to numerous tarmac driveways being about nowadays. That said - it is still a popular driveway finish to upgrade from an existing grass, gravel or partially paved driveway or to resurface an existing tarmac driveway, which has actually begun to show signs of degradation over the years of usage.

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Asphalt Driveway

Back in the 60s and also 70s the only tarmac drive you were most likely to see would certainly have been black, however nowadays there are more tarmac colour options. In the last 10 years it is common for a brand-new or resurfaced driveways to showcase more dynamic colours such as red, green, beige, blue and also salmon. Whilst asphalt as well as tarmac are commonly swapped there are actually some differences between both.


Tarmac (Tarmacadam)

is developed when crushed rocks are covered completely by combining with tar. After it has been poured out it needs to be spread out before being compacted and rolled to supply a smooth surface finish.


Asphalt

is a the more modern variant - so as opposed to tar being the binding product, bitumen (a by product of oil purification) is mixed with the smashed rock. The final outcome is fairly similar to tarmac in appearance however asphalt will certainly be a bit more durable than tarmac and also gives a somewhat smoother surface. Also depending upon what activities you intend doing on your drive, Tarmac has a higher risk of fragmentation from petrol or diesel spills, whereas asphalt is a more hardwearing surface layer and for that reason will certainly require much less maintenance activity over the length of its lifetime.

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Why Choose a Tarmac Driveway?

Tarmac driveways permit a relatively quick turnaround task - particularly when compared to concrete, which takes longer to cure as well as being a little more costly. The much shorter turn around times goes toward minimising total costs, as the less human work is needed to finish a driveway project. This also benefits you much more by reducing the installation inconvenience of finding elsewhere to park your cars or van! Whilst black has actually been the main colour used, especially years ago, if having a black driveway has been the only factor putting you off tarmac it need not be the case moving forward. With the tarmac options today you can get a really elegant tarmac drive in a colour, which will certainly be the envy of your neighbours. Typically having a block paving edging to finished off the job neatly you'll have a great looking driveway finished quickly at a really good rate!

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Tarmac Driveways Cost Rotherham

The cost to install a tarmac driveway will be based upon the size, incline and existing ground conditions. Asphalt also offers a favourable alternative for existing driveway proprietors is that this it provides a good possibility to resurface your existing driveway. This is especially the case if you have an existing tarmac driveway, which over the years has ended up being patchy with loosened rock particles everywhere. Tarmac resurfacing may be a very economical choice for your drive. Whether this is for household or industrial premises, we can supply competitive quotes for repair service, resurfacing or a complete new fit.
For resurfacing, depending on the quantity of ground coverage an approximate rate of ₤ 50 m2 can be an indicative price. This can can be less than half the price of a full installation of other types of driveway finish which includes groundwork, providing a much more budget-friendly rate per metre.

Tarmac Driveway Maintenance

To preserve the most effective appearances as well as performance of your tarmac or asphalt driveway you ought to give it a good spring tidy as a minimum - a couple of times a year. Use a tough broom to lift any leaves, seeds or debris. Metal bristles can be used. A power wash will certainly be suitable for a tarmac drive especially if it is pre-treating with a mild detergent mix - you should then get better results but stay away from harsh chemicals. If when cleaning you do notice any cracks or small gaps do appear it is very important to fix those as soon as possible to minimise the gap growing further. Ideally seal-coating your tarmac driveway every 2-4 years will aid in preserving it's great look and also improve it's water resistance. This will help reduce water build up just in and around the surface which in winter will reduce ice development which expands and causes cracks. Taken care of correctly you would certainly anticipate your Tarmac driveway to last around 15-20 years.

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Frequently Asked Tarmac and Asphalt Questions

  • Do you recommend tarmac driveways?

    We try to steer away from making any one particular recommendation as each different type of driveway may have particular merits for you. Often budget is one of the most important criteria and sometimes you may have initially thought you wanted one particular driveway type but realised that it may not provide all the other practical benefits you wanted. We will try to get a good understanding of how you intend to use your driveway and what you really want to achieve and then provide balanced points to help you make a decision that is best for your particular circumstances and budget.

  • Are Tarmac permeable driveways?

    A permeable driveway is one will which allow water to 'permeate' through it i.e. soak through and down rather than run across the surface.

    From an environmental and practical perspective, most councils don't want to see large amounts of water running down roads and towards drains, which can clog and cause localised flooding. As a result, councils will favour the installation of more permeable driveways such as block paving, cobbled and resin-bound.

    For tarmac and both standard concrete and patterned concrete, the requirement to install drains or 'soaks' to prevent this water from getting to public locations may end up adding to your installation costs. 

  • Is Tarmac a low maintenance driveway?

    The maintenance a driveway will require will depend on how much you personally take pride in the visual appearance of your drive and the local of your driveway relative to other factors which can either speed up or slow down the rate at which your driveway needs reviving. 

    If your drive is in an open environment with few trees around and not next to a lawn or flower beds it will be less likely to be subjected to bird droppings, wet and rotting leaves and seeds falling on it which can take root or allow moss and algae to form. When new most driveways are low maintenance but after a year or two of being exposed to the elements you will notice a build-up of dirt and algae. A more regular maintenance routine can prevent major clean up but tarmac, resin and patterned concrete will be the easiest to keep clean. As long as block paving or cobbled driveways have a regular clean with an appropriate cleaner you can avoid pressure washer cleaning which can often accelerate the degradation of a driveway by dislodging jointing compounds and thereby creating environments for most and seeds to take hold.


  • Can tarmac be laid on an existing base?

    This will depend on the state and quality of your base and how slabs have been fixed to the base. Generally, if you are looking to remove an existing patio the removal process will take an amount of the sub-base with it. At Driveways Rotherham we will inspect the state of the sub-base and more often than not a topping up and re-setting of the base will enable a new patio to be laid. This approach will end up saving you some money however if during the removal of your existing patio we discover that a poor or in some cases, no sub base has been laid this will require the same approach as installing a brand new patio where the ground needs to be dug to a required level, a proper base is installed before finally laying your paving.

  • Can you combine tarmac and block paving?

    Yes, we can. Clearly, we will need to agree on the design before work commences so we know the exact position of the block paving in relation to the tarmac. Whilst block paving is often used to provide the edging to a tarmac driveway it can be used intermittently to make a more interesting driveway design

  • What are the main differences between a resin and a asphalt driveway?

    A resin driveway - will typically be much more expensive and a resin-bound option will be permeable whereas a tarmac surface is not.

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