Road Planings

We’re keen advocates of recycling at MAC Group, so if you’re looking for an economical way to cover your driveway or car park, consider using Road Planings. Road planing is a process used to remove or mill the surface of an existing road. It involves specialized machinery, known as cold planers or milling machines, which grind down the old road surface, typically made of asphalt or concrete, to prepare it for resurfacing or other repairs. Here are the main purposes of road planing:

 

Resurfacing Preparation

Road planing removes damaged or worn-out road surfaces, leaving a smooth base for new asphalt or concrete to be laid. This helps extend the lifespan of the road.

 

Repairing Potholes or Cracks

By removing surface layers, road planing addresses issues like potholes, cracks, or rutting, ensuring that the new surface layer adheres well and remains durable.

 

Surface Leveling

It can be used to level uneven surfaces or improve drainage by removing layers that have deformed or subsided.

 

Recycling Old Materials

The material removed during road planing, known as planings, can be reused in other construction projects, often in the production of new asphalt.

 

Temporary Traffic Solutions

Planed surfaces can sometimes be left in place temporarily to provide a smoother, safer driving surface until permanent repairs or resurfacing can be done.

 

Planing ensures that roads remain safer and in better condition with more efficient, cost-effective maintenance strategies.

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