Bituminous Concrete

Overview

Despite its name, this material is quite different than standard concrete and contains no cement. While most cement-based surfaces are white or gray, bituminous concrete is known for its distinctive black appearance. It is often laid right over a gravel base layer to form new roads and parking lots, but may also be poured over existing concrete to repair or smooth out bumps and voids. Once the bituminous concrete has been poured onto the roadway, installers use large paving machines to smooth and compact the surface.
While asphalt paving doesn't offer the same strength as traditional concrete, it's still the most popular material for most paving applications. Bituminous concrete is strong enough to handle years of vehicle traffic, and is relatively easy to repair or refinish. It also provides a smoother and quieter ride than cement surfaces, which helps to reduce noise pollution around highways and other busy roads. Asphalt paving is also fully recyclable, though recycled products may not be as strong as raw materials. Some manufacturers add recycled tires or glass aggregate to recycled asphalt to increase its strength and resilience.
Our Bituminous Concrete Products
- Superpave 9.5mm, 19mm, 25mm Mixes
- BCBC Base material for all paving
- ID-2 Top coat for most paving
- ID-3 Alternative top coat
- Tennis Court Mix - Fine finish coat for court construction