Would you like to improve your home this winter? Investing in a tarmac driveway means that the area you will drive on the most is resilient going into the new year. This home improvement can be made any time of year, make sure that you that you hire professional that will lay tarmac effectively.
A tarmac driveway is long lasting and as many driveway companies do not provide blacktop driveways it is advised that you hire tarmac contractors or a tarmac company. RM Kennedy Sons are experts when it comes to laying tarmac and they have given us their top tips for laying tarmac and blacktop driveways.
Tar-and-Chip
In some cases, a Tar-and-Chip driveway will last between seven and ten years, making it an excellent investment. After this time it may need to be resurfaced. Should you choose this particular material for their driveway, it requires next to no maintenance.
Many homeowners choose tar and chip as it is cost effective. Depending on the tarmac company you are working with, you may find that the option of a Tar-and-Chip driveway is on average less expensive than that of a Tarmac and Asphalt, and for many, the scattered stone effect is more attractive and more easily maintained.
Tarmac Driveways
If you live in the west of Scotland you will know that for Glasgow driveways to withstand adverse weather conditions, they must be built with tarmac. Tarmac driveways are an essential! Tar-and-chip tends to be the most popular option when it comes to tarmac driveways as Tarmac and Asphalt can be somewhat slippery.
The installation of a Tar-and-Chip is fairly quick in comparison to other types of driveways. Tarmac driveways can be fit anytime during the years, however, tarmac contractors tend to fit these driveways during the summer in order to ensure dry conditions.
RM Kennedy & Sons say that “the hot liquid Asphalt sticks best to dry, warm surfaces. After this is applied to the surface area, it is essential that the chips are scattered over the Asphalt within one to two minutes, in order to prevent the liquid solidifying.”
Tarmac Driveway Contractors
RM Kennedy & Sons is a tarmac Glasgow business that is family-run. They are based in Shotts, mid-way between Glasgow and Edinburgh, which means they travel across Scotland providing roadwork services and repairs for both domestic and commercial clients. Find out more about laying tarmac on their website.