Aggregate develops asphalt specially designed for farms

Aggregate Industries, a construction and infrastructure company which specialises in resurfacing works, has formulated a new asphalt road surface which is specially designed for the arduous conditions present in agricultural land.

The new Super Protect range, which includes Super Protect Plant and Super Protect Stock, of asphalt road surfaces are specially designed for arduous industries, such as agriculture, by reason of them being resistant to harsh chemicals which would normally cause their corrosion.

Some of the chemicals used in farming, such as pesticides and herbicides, can cause runoff of acidic by-product liquids which, upon coming into contact with road surfaces, penetrate asphalt and attack the stable mix, resulting in the corrosion and degrading of road surface.

However, the Super Protect range of asphalt products are made using high-quality binder and hard rock aggregates, meaning that the unique material consists of a highly dense mixture with low voids which cannot be penetrated by acidic liquids.

These frequently referenced chemicals can be produced on farmland from silage clamps, silo floors, anaerobic digesters, livestock housing such as cow cubicle beds, animal feed storage areas, farm tracks, and access roads.

The Head of Business Development for Asphalt and Ready-Mixed Concrete at Aggregate Industries, Jo Wilkins stated: “In the farming sector, often the most important infrastructure such as silage clamps and livestock housing are consistently exposed to harsh chemicals, which means these areas need resurfacing more regularly due to erosion.

“To help contractors and their clients achieve a more durable and longer-lasting surface, we’ve developed Super Protect, an innovative new range of acid-resistant asphalts that have been specially formulated to withstand the corrosive effects of chemicals including acids.

“As with all our products, our in-house team of technical experts will work with customers to provide advice on installation, enabling quicker and more cost-effective project completion.”

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