Introducing the next generation of Porous Asphalts from Tarmac
Tarmac’s new and updated range of UltiPorous asphalts are designed to help architects and clients to stay ahead of planning legislation and help respond to climate concerns over flash flooding, drought and water conservation.
Porous asphalts and planning
The recent announcement on the imminent implementation of Schedule 3 of the Floods and Water Management Act 2010 will have significant implications on architects and their clients. It means that all projects larger than 100m² or more than one property, with a drainage implication will need to incorporate a SuDS based drainage scheme and gain approval before construction can commence. There is also likely to be more emphasis on amenity, biodiversity and water quality of that drainage system rather than just the quantity of water from a site.
Designed to work with porous pavement designs where a sustainable drainage solution is required, Tarmac’s new and updated range of UltiPorous Asphalts helps meet these new planning requirements and also helps to address climate concerns over flash flooding, droughts and water conservation. Tarmac porous pavements are also proven to improve the quality of road and hardstanding water runoff.
Continuous development of Porous Asphalts
Tarmac has been supplying porous pavements for at least 20 years for a range of applications from supermarket car parks, residential adoptable roads and parking areas. This experience has been used in the continued development of our range of UltiPorous asphalts. Since Porous Asphalts have a more open structure, ensuring pavement toughness and durability is a challenge that needs careful consideration.
As part of this ongoing development, Tarmac have carried out independent testing at a leading European laboratory with accelerated simulation of long-term trafficking of our Porous Asphalts. The testing has confirmed the durability, cohesion and long-term resistance to trafficking of our Porous Asphalts. As a result, you can be sure that our porous materials will deliver lasting performance.
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