Generally thought to be the least expensive of hard surface laying methods, tarmac is in essence time-consuming and requires special machinery, tools and of course the skills of a technician. For tarmac driveways, Kent is brimmed with superior contractors and professionals who are adept at performing perfect installation at affordable rates. Here are some vital details about the same that you must want to know. Have a look and get enlightened about the same:
Origin of tarmac
Tarmac was originally named by John MacAdam, who used this process extensively in the Occident. Since tar can be found easily in nature, he would use it to maintain adherence between small stones. Thus tarmac is actually a contraction of 'tar' and 'Macadam'. Nowadays, since the cohesive agent for aggregates is not tar, but bitumen, the by-product of oil refineries, the same process is known as bitmac, a shortened version of bitumen macadam.
Consider the site of Tarmac
Before deciding on a tarmac driveway for your home, you must take several factors in account, especially if you are someone who spends maximum time outdoors, working on vehicles or motorcycles. Splashes of petrol, diesel or penetrating oil can shatter the outer hardened surface and penetrate into the lower layers, to cause further damage. This process, once triggered is irreversible and may lead to formation of gaping holes that really look unsightly. Tarmac driveways are best seen as spaces where recreational activities like playing can be done. Also their ease of installation and low cost make them a win-win choice for most home refurbishment projects.
Choice of colours & sizes
Tarmac for driveways comes in a wide variety of colours and styles. Being the standard driveway choice that it is, tarmac in unique colour combinations can make it even more palatable when installed for nursery gardens or outside residential property. The major differences lie in the size as well as type of the aggregate used and also the binding agent type. Aggregates of size different than the one commonly used for the roads, can completely set your individual driveway apart. Aggregates of various colours are available for a striking look or to merge driveways with the surroundings.
Although the binding agent used is best chosen by professional on practical grounds, coloured binders are available which can be matched with the aggregates in various ways to lend a very pleasing tone to your driveway.
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