New innovative solutions are being introduced to water-proof British roads, therefore helping to provide permanent pothole repairs.
Mastic is an adhesive that Romans had previously used to waterproof their ships, but is now adapted for pothole repairs through new breeds of mastic asphalt in the UK.
Roadmender Asphalt, a Sheffield-based bitumen technology company have recently come up with a novel approach to pot hole repairs designed around a new materials specifically designed for pot hole repairs, such as one called Elastomac.
Pot holes can now be filled with a purpose designed flowable repair material that’s made from sustainable recycled materials, is heated on site, welds itself to the existing road and delivers a totally waterproof permanent repair.