Asphalt Data Sheets
Asphalt Data Sheets
Asphalt Data Sheets
Tuffpave® is an approved thin surface course system (TSCS) produced in accordance with
the Specification for Highway Works (SHW) 942. Tuffpave was developed for motorways
and other major highways and can be laid by any licensed laying contractor.
Tuffpave uses high quality, high polished stone value Benefits
(PSV) aggregates and our specially developed polymer • 5-year performance guarantee
modified bitumen (PMB). Tuffpave is tough on noise,
• Excellent resistance to deformation
skid resistance and wet weather spray with a texture
that is retained throughout its service life. Tuffpave • Enhanced ride quality
is also tough enough to stand up to heavy traffic yet
• Reduced noise
provide an ultra-smooth ride. Tuffpave is laid by licensed
contractors who have gone through an approval • Excellent spray reduction
process with Heidelberg Materials. Tuffpave comes with
• Reduced CO₂ when supplied as era 140
a 5-year guarantee underwritten by the contractor.
• 100% recyclable
Tuffpave can also be produced using Heidelberg
Materials' era 140 warm mix asphalt process,
meeting the requirements of current National Available with the following options:
Highways major network specifications. era®/CleanAir®/CarbonLock®/AgeLast®/RAP
Installation
Installation by licensed laying contractor in Use this product for
line with Heidelberg Materials own installation • Highways/motorways
manual in accordance with SHW Clause 942.
• Major projects
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Tuffpave®
Technical data sheet
Coarse aggregate
BS EN 12697-12 Method
Water sensitivity A (ITSR) ≥ 80%
BS EN 12697-23
BS EN 12697-22 Procedure B
RTPD (wheel tracking) ≤ 0.8mm/103
WTS in Air
*Where specified in appendix 7/1.
Please see asphalt product matrix for further information or contact technical:
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Duralayer Multi®
Technical data sheet
• Housing estates
• Footpaths
• Trenches
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Duralayer Multi®
Technical data sheet
Layer thickness
Details of constituent quality and layer thickness shown below: WHEEL RUTTING REDUCED
RESISTANCE CO2
• 6mm nominal size 30 – 60mm
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Duralayer-Path®
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Duralayer-Path®
Technical data sheet
Benefits
The main advantages of Duralayer-Path when used as a maintenance treatment,
either as inlay or overlay or as a surface course for new construction, are:
• Controlled low void content, preventing water ingress and assisting durability
BS EN 12697-12 method B
Water sensitivity (%) > 80
(i/C) BS EN 12697-23
BS EN 12697-22 procedure
RTPD (wheel tracking) (mm/103) < 1.0
B in WTS air
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Duralayer-Velo®
Technical data sheet
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Duralayer-Velo®
Technical data sheet
Layer thickness
4mm 20 - 50mm
6mm 30 - 60mm
INCLUDES REDUCED
RECYCLED CONTENT CO2
10mm 40 - 80mm
Indirect tensile
BS EN 12697-26 Annex C > 1500 (100/150)
stiffness modulus
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Tufflex®
Technical data sheet
• Urban roads
• Rural roads
• Industrial areas
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Tufflex®
Technical data sheet
Benefits
• A best-in-class flexible polymer modified bitumen (PMB)
≥ 100,000 cycles to
Fatigue BS DD ABF
failure @ 100µstrain
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Tufflex® HD/HD+
Technical data sheet
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Tufflex® HD/HD+
Technical data sheet
Layer thickness
Details of constituent quality and layer thickness shown below:
BS EN 12697-22 Procedure B
RTPD (wheel tracking) ≤ 0.8mm/103
WTS in Air
≥ 100,000 cycles to
Fatigue BS DD ABF
failure @ 100µstrain
ENHANCED
Please see asphalt product matrix for RIDE QUALITY
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Tufflex® TX
Technical data sheet
• Roundabouts
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Tufflex® TX
Technical data sheet
Layer thickness
35mm – 80mm
(recommended)
BS EN 12697-22 Procedure B
RTPD (wheel tracking) ≤ 0.8mm/103
WTS in Air
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Tufflex® D
Technical data sheet
Developed in line with Transport for Scotland methodology, this low void, high bitumen
content stone mastic asphalt (SMA), is ideal for sites where safety and reduced noise are
paramount. Tufflex® D is a more durable product which provides whole life cost savings.
Compared to traditional asphalt surfacing, Tufflex Benefits
D offers texture, high deformation resistance and a • A best-in-class flexible polymer modified bitumen (PMB)
very low air void content. The solution also delivers
• Suitable for any class of road network
National Highways’ highest level of wheel rut resistance,
level three. Tufflex D’s design uses specialised binders • Cost-effective over the whole life
and incorporates best-in-class polymer technology.
• Quick installation
With its optimum surface texture of approximately
1.1mm and designed low voids, it effectively protects • Prevents water ingress
the surface it covers from water ingress.
• Highly sustainable and durable
Available in 6mm, 10mm and 14mm nominal sizes,
• Offers improved performance over conventional asphalt
Tufflex D can be laid between 25mm and 50mm
thick using conventional asphalt pavers with a • 100% recyclable
6-10 tonne roller. Installation should be strictly in
accordance with BS 594987. Special attention should
be given to placement and formation of joints. To Use this product for
enhance early life skid resistance, it is advisable to
• Trunk roads
apply 1-4mm grit or coated grit on the first pass of
the roller with a dedicated attached grit box. • Urban roads
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Tufflex® D
Technical data sheet
Vmin 1.0% –
Design void content BS EN 12697-6
Vmax 5.0%
RESISTANCE TO FLEXIBLE
Binder drainage BS EN 12697-18 Beaker Method < 0.3% DEFORMATION
BS EN 12697-22 Procedure B
RTPD (wheel tracking) ≤ 0.6mm/103
WTS in Air
CRACK PREVENTS
RESISTANT WATER INGRESS
Available with the following options:
era®/CleanAir®/CarbonLock®/AgeLast®/RecyclePlast®/RAP
REDUCED ENHANCED
CO2 RIDE QUALITY
INCLUDES
RECYCLED CONTENT
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Tuffgrip®
Technical data sheet
Tuffgrip® is our established thin surface course system (TSCS) and is produced in accordance
with the Specification for Highway Works (SHW) 942. It was developed for motorways
and other major highways.
Tuffgrip uses high quality, high polished stone value (PSV) Benefits
aggregates and our specially developed polymer modified • 5-year performance guarantee
bitumen (PMB). Tuffgrip is tough on noise, skid resistance
and wet weather spray with a texture that is retained • Excellent resistance to deformation
throughout its service life. Tuffgrip is also tough enough • Enhanced ride quality
to stand up to heavy traffic yet provide an ultra-smooth
• Reduced noise
ride. Tuffgrip is laid by Heidelberg Materials’ contracting
division and comes with a 5-year guarantee underwritten • Excellent spray reduction
by the contractor in accordance with SHW Clause 942.
• Reduced CO2 when supplied as era 140
Tuffgrip can also be produced using Heidelberg
• 100% recyclable
Materials’ era 140 warm mix asphalt process,
meeting the requirements of current National
Highways major network specifications. Available with the following options:
era®/CleanAir®/CarbonLock®/AgeLast®/RAP
Installation
Installation by Heidelberg Materials.
Use this product for
• Highways/motorways
• Major projects
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Tuffgrip®
Technical data sheet
Coarse aggregate
Aggregate abrasion value As specified in SHW Clause 942 (Appendix 7.1) SKID RESISTANCE TO
RESISTANCE DEFORMATION
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Tuffdrive®
Technical data sheet
Tuffdrive® provides a high-quality surface finish with enhanced resistance against power
steering use from private vehicles on residential driveways and parking areas.
Tuffdrive has a unique design employing a specially Benefits
formulated polymer modified bitumen (PMB) ideal • Deformation resistance
for driveways and car parks where a highly scuff
• Scuff resistance
resistance material is required. Tuffdrive’s unique
design results in a highly durable material that should • Cost and carbon effective over the whole life
outlast conventional materials, significantly reducing
• Reduced CO₂ when supplied as era 140
the whole-life carbon cost to the environment.
• 100% recyclable
Tuffdrive+ offers increased levels of compactability,
resistance to power steering and fuel resistance.
• Car parks
• Housing developments
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Tuffdrive®
Technical data sheet
Coarse aggregate
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Tuffdrain®
Technical data sheet
Tuffdrain® asphalt has been developed for use in sustainable urban drainage
systems (SUDS) to provide excellent drainage and durability. It’s an asphalt
material developed for use in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).
The solution works in line with current planning requirements Benefits
by managing rainfall for a wide range of applications • Excellent drainage
including porous or ground water storage technology.
• Enhanced durability#
Tuffdrain helps to prevent localised flooding with its
• Quicker installation
unique design. It utilises a premium polymer modified
bitumen (PMB) to provide a durable# free-draining solution • Increased stiffness
that out-performs traditional open textured asphalt
• 100% recyclable
concrete (AC) materials and the requirements for SUDS
systems. Tuffdrain has improved durability through the
thick PMB binder film and aggregate matrix interlock.
Tuffdrain+
For increased stiffness where a degree of
Installation fuel resistance may be required.
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Tuffdrain®
Technical data sheet
Coarse aggregate
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uffdrain offers enhanced durability when compared to traditional open textured asphalts. However, before placing an order please review
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the site compatibility with your local sales/technical team.
For more information on our SUDS range of aggregates (Aggflow) used within the Tuffdrain mix,
please contact technical at [email protected]
Additional information can be found in the asphalt product matrix or be contacting technical:
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Pre-coated chippings
Technical data sheet
Heidelberg Materials’ pre-coated chippings product range includes Clause 943 hot rolled
asphalt (HRA) surface course and binder course (performance-related design mixtures).
HRA is a dense, gap graded asphalt designed to be used Please note: we are able to deliver on a nationwide basis.
in a wide range of applications. Pre-coated chippings
Please see asphalt product matrix for
are highly resistant to polishing and are rolled into,
further information or contact technical:
and form part of, an HRA surface course. Heidelberg
Materials’ offers a range of pre-coated chippings [email protected]
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• Craig Yr Hesg – 68+ PSV
• Bradford – 60 PSV
Benefits
• Use of high quality aggregates in
accordance with BS EN 13043
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era® 100
Technical data sheet
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era® 140
Technical data sheet
A warm mix asphalt (WMA) solution designed to reduce carbon emissions, improve
efficiencies, reduce disruption and improve contractor health and safety.
Heidelberg Materials' era 140® WMA incorporates a • Can be used to produce the majority of
specialist bitumen that allows asphalt to be produced Heidelberg Materials’ asphalt products
at a reduced temperature (up to 40 degrees lower)
• 100% recyclable
than conventional hot mix asphalt. This uses less
energy, helping to cut the CO₂ emissions associated • Laid using conventional asphalt paving equipment
with asphalt production by up to 15 per cent. The lower • Available from Heidelberg Materials’
manufacturing temperature generates less fumes and asphalt plants across the country
steam. This improves air quality and visibility during
installation and also reduces the risk of burns. Please see asphalt product matrix for
further information or contact technical:
Benefits
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• Carbon reduction: typically up to 15% reduction
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in asphalt production emissions, resulting in an
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average 2.4kg CO₂e saving per tonne of asphalt,
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compared with standard hot mix asphalt
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Durafalt ®
Technical data sheet
Durafalt® is our 40/60 penetration grade stone mastic asphalt (SMA) thin surfacing
system (TSCS). It is produced in accordance with the Specification for Highway
Works (SHW) 941 and was developed for motorways and other major highways.
Durafalt uses high quality, high polished stone value Benefits
(PSV) aggregates. It provides excellent levels of noise • 5-year performance guarantee
and spray reduction, while yielding high levels of skid
resistance with a texture that is retained throughout • Excellent resistance to deformation
its service life. Durafalt is also resilient enough to stand • Enhanced ride quality
up to heavy traffic yet provide an ultra-smooth ride.
• Reduced noise
Durafalt can also be produced using Heidelberg Materials’
• Excellent spray reduction
era 140 warm mix process, meeting the requirements of
current National Highways major network specifications. • Reduced CO2 when supplied as era 140
Installation is by Heidelberg Materials’ contracting • 100% recyclable
division or licensed laying contractors in line with
Heidelberg Materials’ own installation manual in Also available with the following options:
accordance with SHW Clause 942. Durafalt comes with era®/CleanAir®/RAP
a 5-year guarantee underwritten by the contractor.
• Major projects
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Durafalt®
Technical data sheet
Coarse aggregate
SKID RESISTANCE TO
Aggregate abrasion value As specified in SHW Clause 942 (Appendix 7.1)
RESISTANCE DEFORMATION
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Durafalt ® HD/HD+
Technical data sheet
Benefits
• Cost-effective
• Durable
RESISTANCE TO NOISE SPRAY
• High deformation resistance DEFORMATION REDUCTION REDUCTION
• Reduced spray
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Durafalt PMB®
Technical data sheet
Durafalt PMB® is our premium, polymer modified stone mastic asphalt (SMA) thin
surfacing system (TSCS). It is produced in accordance with the Specification for
Highway Works (SHW) 942 and was developed for motorways and other major highways.
Durafalt PMB uses high quality, high polished stone Benefits
value (PSV) aggregates and our specially developed • 5-year performance guarantee
polymer modified bitumen (PMB). Durafalt PMB
provides excellent levels of noise and spray reduction, • Enhanced durability
while yielding high levels of skid resistance with a • Excellent resistance to deformation
texture that is retained throughout its service life.
• Enhanced ride quality
Durafalt PMB is also tough enough to stand up to
heavy traffic yet provide an ultra-smooth ride. • Reduced noise
Durafalt PMB can also be produced using • Excellent spray reduction
Heidelberg Materials’ era 140 warm mix process,
• Reduced CO2 when supplied as era 140
meeting the requirements of current National
Highways major network specifications. • 100% recyclable
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Durafalt PMB®
Technical data sheet
Coarse aggregate
Aggregate abrasion value As specified in SHW Clause 942 (Appendix 7.1) ENHANCED RESISTANCE TO
RIDE QUALITY DEFORMATION
PREVENTS ENHANCED
Road and laboratory test results
WATER INGRESS DURABILITY
INCREASED
Typical performance figures STIFFNESS
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Durafalt ®-fill
Technical data sheet
Benefits
• Cost-effective over the whole life
• Deformation resistance
RESISTANCE TO INCREASED ENHANCED
• Increased stiffness
DEFORMATION STIFFNESS DURABILITY
• Reduced wastage
• L
onger lasting solution to road repairs Durafalt-fill technical data
than traditional asphalt or concrete
Test
• Improved efficiency Material property Typical result
specification
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Duradrive®
Technical data sheet
• Car parks
ENHANCED REDUCED
DURABILITY CO2
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Durafalt ® D
Technical data sheet
Durafalt® D has a high binder content and lower air voids than traditional
stone mastic asphalt (SMA).
The material is designed in line with Transport for Also available with the following options:
Scotland SMA methodology for aggregate grading. era®/CleanAir®/RAP
It has minimum binder content to provide Please see asphalt product matrix for
optimal texture and skid resistance for enhanced further information or contact technical:
breaking in wet weather conditions.
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Benefits
• Cost-effective over the whole life
• Good workability
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Courtfalt ®
Technical data sheet
Courtfalt® is a 6mm free-draining asphalt product designed specifically for tennis courts.
A 6mm free-draining open graded asphalt concrete Benefits
(AC), is mixed using 100/150 pen grade bitumen.
• Guaranteed drainage in accordance with LTA guidelines
The product must be laid on a porous base layer.
• Meets SAPCA guidelines
Installation must be carried out by a competent sports
surfacing specialist contractor on free-draining base layers. • 100% recyclable
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Courtfalt ® Multi
Technical data sheet
Courtfalt® Multi is a 6mm free-draining AC, ideal for multi-use games areas (MUGAs)
and sports surfaces.
A free-draining open graded asphalt concrete Benefits
(AC), which is mixed using paving grade binder
• Guaranteed drainage properties
and offers improved performance and durability
compared to standard open graded AC products. • Offers improved performance and durability
The product is manufactured with a slightly denser compared with standard open graded AC products
grading than the Courtfalt tennis court material. • A range of polished stone values (PSVs) can
Installation must be carried out by a competent be provided to enhance slip resistance
sports surfacing specialist contractor on free-draining • 100% recyclable
base layers.
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available as a 10mm, 14mm or 20mm option.
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Airfield
Technical data sheet
Airfield asphalts are a unique brand of materials designed to meet the requirements
of the UK airfield specifications for runways, aprons and taxi ways. Airfield asphalts
are designed using Heidelberg Materials’ own high quality hardstone aggregates
and specialist bitumens from our supply partners.
Each Airfield asphalt mix goes through a rigorous design Benefits
process to ensure UK aviation specifications are met. • Can be supplied from off-site plant
With the ability to supply from off-site plants, • Meets UK aviation specifications up to highest class
the expensive process of setting up on-site asphalt
• Speed of installation
plants can be avoided. This gives the contractor the
potential to deliver schemes to the client at vastly • Can be laid with conventional paving equipment
reduced costs. Where site and schemes dictate,
• 100% recyclable
Heidelberg Materials also offers mobile plant options.
• Available from Heidelberg Materials’
Heidelberg Materials’ suite of Airfield asphalts
asphalt plants across the country
include BBA (Betons Bitumineux Pour Chaussees
Aeronautiques) and Specification 049 SMA.
Also available with the following options:
era®/Cleanair®/CarbonLock®/
AgeLast®/Recycleplast®/RAP
Airfield BBA C typical data
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Airfield
Technical data sheet
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SPRAY HEALTH
REDUCTION AND SAFETY
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Tufflayer®
Technical data sheet
• Major projects
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Tufflayer®
Technical data sheet
FLEXIBLE FATIGUE
Resistance to deformation Class 2 60°C (Cl 943 requirement)
RESISTANT
BS EN 12697-22
RTPD (wheel tracking) ≤ 1.0mm/103
Procedure B WTS in Air
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RecyclePlast ®
Technical data sheet
INCLUDES REDUCED
RECYCLED CONTENT CO2
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CleanAir®
Technical data sheet
REDUCING INCLUDES
EMISSIONS RECYCLED CONTENT
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CarbonLock®
Biogenic asphalt
Technical data sheet
CarbonLock® biogenic asphalt can help cut the carbon emissions associated with road laying
and maintenance by at least 25% and is suitable for use in a wide range of applications.
CarbonLock asphalt contains biogenic material within Benefits
the binder, which absorbed and stored atmospheric CO₂
• Lowers carbon emissions associated with production
during its growth. This CO₂ is ‘locked’ into the material for
and laying by at least 25%
its entire service life, even when planed and recycled.
• Enhances durability
It is estimated that the inclusion of biogenic materials
within the binder ‘locks in’ six tonnes of CO₂ into • Contains biogenic material from sustainable sources
every kilometre of road, rather than releasing it back • Options for thin surface course solutions
into the atmosphere, cutting emissions further.
As a result, the product provides at least a • Can include a polymer modified bitumen (PMB) to offer
25% reduction in carbon emissions compared additional durability and whole-life carbon reduction
with standard hot mix asphalt. • 100% recyclable
CarbonLock is available with polymer modified • Available from Heidelberg Materials
bitumen (PMB) to produce an asphalt that offers asphalt plants across the country
additional durability benefits to further extend the life
of the asphalt and reduce the need for maintenance
interventions, providing whole-life carbon reduction. Also available with the following options:
era®/Cleanair®/AgeLast®/Recycleplast®/RAP
CarbonLock can be produced using Heidelberg
Materials’ era 140 warm mix process, which allows Please see asphalt product matrix for
it to be manufactured at a lower temperature further information or contact technical:
than standard hot mix asphalt, reducing energy
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requirements and associated carbon emissions.
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AgeLast ®
Asphalts for network resilience
Technical data sheet
AgeLast® asphalts can help lower the carbon emissions associated with road maintenance
and construction through enhanced durability, reducing the need for intervention.
AgeLast reduces the need for intervention on the road network.
AgeLast contains an additive that reduces the rate Benefits
of bitumen ageing through oxidation, and can be used • Enhanced durability (up to 30%)
across Heidelberg Materials’ full range of standard
• Reduced road disruption
asphalts. Agelast can be used across the full range
of Heidelberg Materials’ standard asphalts. • Lower whole-life carbon footprint
The additive slows down the ageing process of the • Can be used in full range of Heidelberg Materials’
binder prolonging the in-situ life of the asphalt. asphalt and in conjunction with RAP
This reduces the need for maintenance interventions, • 100% recyclable
supporting the circular economy and reducing
• Available from Heidelberg Materials
carbon emissions. This also helps customers
asphalt plants across the country
meets their decarbonisation goals.
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