Coloured Surfacing

Coloured asphalt can come on a wide range of colours that combine a clear polymer modified binder- with a selective pigment and complimentary aggregate to produce a vibrant long lasting coloured surface. Coloured asphalt surfaces play an increasingly important role in road safety, offering improved visibility for high risk and low light environments such as bus lanes, pedestrian walkways and cycle paths.

By adding a coloured pigment to a black stone mastic asphalt surface will not only will provide you with a bold and lively colour enhancement it would make a great addition to a decorative landscaping project; due to the added cost of production it may not always be the most cost-effective solution and is normally only found in prestigious areas.

What Is Asphalt Made Of?

Normal asphalt is typically made of a mixture consisting of small rocks and sand held together by bitumen, a petroleum-based aggregate. This usually produces a very dark brownish colour which whilst materialistically is durable and weather resistant, isn’t entirely suited for standing out and relaying instructional markings. There are many processes used to colour asphalt but above all, the vibrancy associated with different colour options can greatly enhance the built environment in which it is deployed.

Please see below a colour swatch of colours that can be achieved.

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What Is The Importance Of Coloured Surfacing?

Coloured surfacing is absolutely vital in order to make clear and impactful visual markings on our roads, playgrounds and public spaces as this can avert accidents whilst also delivering a pleasing visual aesthetic. Guaranteeing this has never been more important as issues like congestion have made our roads busier than ever. Also contending with the rising levels of personal vehicle traffic is the promotion of public transport and low carbon travel alternatives like bikes. The increasing popularity of the latter has seen many of our roads transform into complex multi-instructional operations hence the need for vibrant and durable coloured markings.

A surprising amount of road accidents in the UK can be attributed to poorly marked or worn out road markings. A 2012 study by the Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) claimed that barely 50% of the UK’s road markings are adequately visible with 23% requiring emergency repair. When we talk about road markings, we are essentially referencing the following:

Give way lines
Crossings
Roundabout directional signs
Bus/cycle lanes
Single/double yellow lines
Speed limit signs
Lanes separation lines
Upcoming hazards

Things like worn hazard warnings, lane separators and speed limit signs can be absolutely fatal to any motorist who encounters them. All the more importantly, if a traffic accident occurs as a result of poorly maintained road markings then the party responsible for maintaining them can be held liable under UK law. With an abundance of UK solicitors firms offering to take on road marking cases, it has never been more important for local authorities to ensure that the roads under their jurisdictions are marked clearly and robustly.

Want To Find Out More About Coloured Surfacing?

Coloured surfacing is an important product as it must maintain visual integrity over a long period of time whilst being subject to intense daily wear. This is why at Swift Surfacing we are uncompromising in our commitment to delivering above average coloured surfacing services in London and Kent.

We are an independent contractor and have been able to maintain the same quality standards that have propelled us from a small family business to one of the most respected surfacing companies in South London & the South East.

Whether domestic or commercial enquire today at either our London office on 020 8108 2217, or our Kent Office on 01233 885823. Alternatively, you can email us on estimated@swiftsurfacing.co.uk

Coloured Surfacing