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All traffic bearing surfaces - whether concrete or asphalt - need routine
maintenance to preserve performance and keep them safe. At times, this may require
the complete removal of an existing surface prior to a new coating being applied,
or reduction of a concrete surface by several centimetres for example.
Whatever the project, SPE Contracting have vast experience in the
preparation of both asphalt and concrete surfaces. We also have a vast array of
surface preparation equipment at our disposal - from small autoblast shot blasting
machines, surface planer / scarifiers, W350 heavy duty cold milling machines to large sit and ride machines such as the BW 16000 and SPE MP6000 - designed for large surface areas.
In depth knowledge of the the type of material and task processes are essential
in formulating an optimal, efficient & cost effective surface preparation solution,
and with SPE Contracting, this is assured.
Surface re-texturing using captive shot blasting techniques is
a process where small steel shot is propelled at speed onto the asphalt surface,
removing deeply embedded surface contaminants, dirt and grit. This dust free,
environmentally friendly process restores the asphalt surface texture
without damaging the surface structure with speed and efficiency.
Line markings on asphalt surfaces can be similarly removed using
the captive blasting technique, preserving the integrety of the underlying asphalt
surface structure.
Anti skid / anti slip surface removal is necessary when performance
has degraded and the anti skid surface is to be renewed or removed altogether. Because
of the nature of such surfaces, surface planing is often the technique of choice,
allowing for the removal of the surface to a greater depth whilst also leaving a
keyed surface ready for the new surface coating.
Asphalt removal to much greater depths is often required when a
complete, new flexible / asphalt surface is to be reapplied on roads and highways.
Cold Planing (or Milling) is the primary method of choice in such
tasks, eliminating the need for complex levelling courses whilst leaving a highly
skid resistant surface that can be used by traffic until the new surface can be
applied.
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