Asphalt applications

QPA provides information and guidance on asphalt products through the Asphalt Information Service which is contactable via the main QPA telephone number 020 7963 8000 or email: asphalt@qpa.org

The Service also publishes a range of 11"Asphalt Applications" information sheets giving advice on the practical considerations for the successful use of asphalt in a number of different situations. The Asphalt Information Service can provide on request a list of depots of QPA members that undertake asphalt contracting throughout the country. Requests should be made to the telephone number or email address above.

In addition, the Service publishes other "Topics in Asphalt" information sheets which highlight some of the benefits of using asphalt, and how these can be achieved.

Asphalt downloads

These publications are available on request from QPA or downloadable by clicking on the appropriate title.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These publications should be read in conjunction with QPA information on New European Standards - Asphalt Bulletin 2 for new material terminology.

Asphalt Applications:
1. Construction and surfacing of car parking areas including private drives - approx 484kb	Download PDF	help
2. Construction and surfacing of parking areas for medium and heavyweight vehicles - approx 436kb	Download PDF	help
3. Resurfacing of roads and other paved areas using asphalt - approx 640kb	Download PDF	help
4. Decorative and coloured finishes for asphalt surfacings - approx 492kb	Download PDF	help
5. Choosing a surfacing contractor - approx 88kb	Download PDF	help
6. Asphalt surfacings for high stress areas - approx 240kb	Download PDF	help
7. Uses of asphalt in the construction of games and sports areas - approx 492kb	Download PDF	help
8. Farming applications of asphalt - approx 524kb	Download PDF	help
9. Miscellaneous uses of asphalt - approx 412kb	Download PDF	help
10. Airfield uses of asphalt - approx 476kb	Download PDF	help
11. Construction and surfacing of footways and cycleways using asphalt - approx 180kb	Download PDF	help
Topics in asphalt:
Asphalt - road materials with quality - approx size 252kb	Download PDF	help
Roads are "Green" with Asphalt - approx size 324kb	Download PDF	help