Asphalt repair without milling?

Are you deciding how to repair a degrading asphalt surface in your municipality, city, or company premises? The traditional solution is usually the same: milling, hauling away material, laying a new asphalt mix, and high costs. In reality, however, it is not always necessary to completely replace the pavement. If its structure is still in good condition, the asphalt can be effectively preserved and its service life significantly extended service life.

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Water and UV radiation cause the most damage to asphalt

Many people believe that traffic is the greatest enemy of asphalt. In reality, the combination of UV radiation, water, and frost causes the most damage to the road. Sunlight causes the asphalt binder to age, while water penetrates tiny cracks and disrupts the surface structure when it freezes in winter.

The WeTraffic technology acts as a protective layer that seals the asphalt against water and other external influences. Thanks to the PMMA chemical bond, the material firmly adheres to the substrate, creating a flexible, impermeable surface. You can learn more about the principle of this technology in the article PMMA Technology: What is it and why is it changing standards in transport construction?

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Why is a thin-layer coating more economical than milling?

If the road structure itself is not compromised, a protective coating is a significantly more cost-effective solution than a complete reconstruction.

The main advantages are clear:

• No milling – eliminates the most expensive part of the repair and the need to haul away old material.
• Fast application – the surface is generally ready for traffic in approximately 60 minutes, which minimizes traffic restrictions.
• Longer road service life – the protective layer can delay the need for a complete reconstruction by up to 10 years.
• Lower total costs – investing in preventive protection is significantly cheaper than repeated repairs or laying new asphalt.

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Improved safety and a fresh look for your pavement

A protective coating doesn't just extend the life of your asphalt. It also allows for color-coding of roads, bike paths , or industrial areas according to the RAL color chart.

By adding bauxite, you can also create safety surfaces with high anti-skid properties. These significantly contribute to increasing traffic safety and are sometimes even required by law.

Before approving a budget for milling or a complete road reconstruction, it is worth having the actual condition of the asphalt surface assessed. It often turns out that the right protective technology can extend its lifespan by many years, reduce maintenance costs, and simultaneously increase traffic safety.

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Frequently asked questions

When is asphalt milling not necessary?

If the road structure is still in good condition and only the surface layer is damaged, a protective thin-layer coating can be used to extend the life of the asphalt without the need for a complete reconstruction.

How long does the protective coating last?

When properly designed and applied, it can extend the service life of an asphalt surface by up to 10 years and delay costly reconstruction.

Can thin-layer surfacing be combined with horizontal road markings?

Yes. The WeTraffic technology allows for the subsequent application of horizontal road markings as well as the creation of colored safety surfaces, which improve road visibility and traffic safety.