Most residential roads spend much of their working life carrying relatively light vehicles. Cars, small vans and occasional delivery vehicles create repeated traffic loads, but these are generally within the conditions residential streets are expected to handle. Then the refuse truck arrives. A refuse collection vehicle is considerably heavier than…

Choosing a new surface for a driveway, commercial entrance, car park or private access road can quickly become confusing. Resin bound surfacing, tarmac and block paving can all produce an attractive finished area, but they behave very differently once exposed to British weather, vehicles and everyday use. The cheapest surface…

Traffic noise is one of the most common complaints from businesses, homeowners and property managers located near busy roads. While engines, exhaust systems and vehicle speed all contribute to noise levels, many people are surprised to learn that the road surface itself plays an equally important role. As tyres roll…