Most asphalt roads have a slightly rough, textured appearance. This texture is important because it helps vehicle tyres interact with the road surface, particularly during braking, cornering and wet weather. However, some roads develop unusually dark, glossy or polished-looking patches over time. These areas are often most noticeable around junctions,…

You have just had a new driveway, access road or car park surfaced. The finish looks smooth, dark and professionally installed. But when you walk across it, something feels unusual. Your shoes seem to grip the surface more than expected. In some areas, there may even be a slight tacky…

A commercial delivery area can experience more surface damage in a few years than some residential roads experience over a much longer period. At first, this might seem surprising. A delivery yard may have relatively little traffic compared with a busy public road. Yet the surface around loading bays, warehouse…