Bitumen VS Asphalt – Bitumen is actually the liquid binder that holds together Asphalt. The term bitumen is often mistakenly used to describe Asphalt.
A bitumen-sealed road has a layer of bitumen sprayed and then covered with an aggregate.
Asphalt is produced in a plant that heats and mixes aggregate, bitumen and sand into a composite mix that is then applied as a solid material at a nominated or required thickness, relative to the end use.
Asphalt results in a smoother and more durable surface than a bitumen-sealed road.
Bricks VS Asphalt – Asphalt is generally more cost effective than a brick surface for areas measuring 200 square metres or more. Also, it is more durable in some ways including resistance to ants and weeds.
Concrete VS Asphalt – Asphalt is less reflective than concrete, due to its darker colour. This results in less glare from the surface in comparison. Asphalt is generally more cost effective than a concrete surface for areas measuring 200 square metres or more.
Liquid Limestone vs Asphalt – Asphalt is less reflective than liquid limestone, due to its darker colour. This results in less glare from the surface in comparison. Asphalt is generally more cost effective than a liquid limestone surface for areas measuring 200 square metres or more.
