To ensure that your property makes the best first impression, the exterior needs to be in good shape. This includes the house itself but also the driveway and surrounding areas. An ill-kept drive creates an eyesore, and can also lead to structural issues with the property. If yours is used to house vehicles, it pays to have a solid surface. The choice of many is a tarmac driveway Exeter, as this provides the strength and visual appeal that they are looking for.

The foundation of any high quality driveway is the materials used. The performance of the tarmac used will ultimately decide the durability, resilience and lifespan of the surface. At Border Surfacing we only use materials brought from the best suppliers around, ensuring peace of mind.

We work with traditional tarmac as well as more modern advances, such as resin-based tarmac surfaces, which have become an increasingly popular source in recent times. These are particularly effective when looking to apply decorative colours and finishes to a surface.

Tarmac surfaces are produced using two types of materials: crushed stone and tar. This type of surfacing is ideal for driveways, and the mix ratio will determine the strength of the solution.

Certainly one thing to look for in your driveway construction team is membership of the Institute of Asphalt Technology. This ensures the latest product knowledge and expertise in all asphalt matters, and can be the difference between a solid and long-lasting surface and an inadequate one.

Tarmac is a highly weather resistant material, making it perfect for the UK’s wildly varying climate. This is because they can contract and expand without sustaining damage. Other materials, such as concrete, can crack in especially cold weather. And if you live on a slope, numerous problems can be caused by an insufficient driveway. Concrete can again split from tension, but a tarmac driveway Exeter has the core strength to remain solid.