Drive along almost any established UK road and you will see evidence of what lies underneath it. Long rectangular patches, narrow strips of newer asphalt and straight joints cutting through an older carriageway often show where the road has previously been excavated for underground services. Water mains, gas pipes, electricity…

The arrival of colder weather often brings a familiar sight to UK roads: potholes. A road that appeared relatively sound during autumn can begin showing cracks, loose material and deep holes after periods of cold, wet winter weather. Some defects seem to develop almost overnight, while others return in exactly…

A resin-bound driveway is designed to create a smooth, attractive and durable surface, so finding a crack running through it can be frustrating. What makes cracking particularly confusing is that the visible resin surface is not always where the problem started. In many cases, cracks in resin driveways are symptoms…