Hot-applied thermoplastic high-friction surfacing plays an important role in reducing road traffic accidents.

In use for over 30 years, high friction surfacing is applied to areas of road where heavy braking may be regularly expected, such as at the approach to traffic lights and roundabouts.

The surfacing incorporates a high Polished Stone Value (PSV) aggregate held firmly in place by a performance binder, resulting in excellent skid resistance and texture depth. This specialist surfacing will reduce stopping distances of vehicles and reduce the likelihood of skidding, thereby reducing the number of accidents in these high stress areas.

It is well noted that high friction surfacing can cut wet weather skidding incidents by up to 75%.

Type 1 Thermoplastic

We offer Type 1 thermoplastic high-friction surfacing, which is the highest standard tested in the UK. This surfacing is suitable for the most stressful environments, where maximum skid resistance and durability are required as tested and certified by BBA HAPAS (suitable for sites up to 3,500 commercial vehicles per lane day).

Our high friction surfacing incorporates a polymer modified plasticised resin binder with 100% calcined bauxite aggregate. Skid resistance values exceed the standards required by BBA Type1 certification. Consistency of performance is ensured by strict observance of ISO 9001 Quality Assurance standards.

BBA/HAPAS approved Type 1 high friction surfacing material conforms to Clause 924 of the Specification for Highway Works.

Material thickness

High friction surfacing is a veneer treatment applied on top of the existing surface. The finished product is typically 3mm to 5mm in thickness.

Method of application

Heated on site in a specialist boiler, the material is transferred to a screed box in a molten state. The material is then screeded onto the road surface and allowed to cool (approximately 20 to 30 minutes).

Colour choice

• Grey
• Buff
• Black

 Suitability:

• Suitable for new or old surfaces
• Can repair and regulate existing surface defects, such as potholes and wheel ruts
• Less susceptible to weather extremes than other systems, can be laid all year round
• Rapid curing, typically 15 to 30 minutes

 Typical Sites

• Junctions
• Roundabouts
• Bends
• Gradients
• Approach to traffic lights
• Approach to pedestrian crossings