The uses of road planings
Are road planings eco-friendly?
As a recycled aggregate, the use of road planings is considered environmentally friendly. Not only this but the main material of planings is often bitumen, a natural resource. The use of planings minimises waste and reduces the demand for alternative aggregates, such as quarried aggregates.
Ways to use road planings.
As planings are hardwearing and weather resistant, these aggregates are ideal for high-traffic areas, such as car parks. Additionally, planings can also be used as a sub-base in construction projects as well as a void filling material.
According to the U1 waste exemption, you can use road planings to build a track, path or bridleway. This exemption “allows you to use suitable waste rather than virgin raw material or material that has ceased to be waste”.
This recycled sub-base material can be used for a variety of purposes. Road planings are most commonly used for the following applications:
- · Haul roads
- · Building sub bases
- · Farm tracks
- · Paths
- · Hard standings
- · Highways
- · Roads
- · Patios
- · Driveways
- · Car parks
Due to the high fines content, road planings are not suitable to be used as backfill for drainage trenches.
How to get road planings?
Planings can be purchased online at Mainland Aggregates. We supply unscreened planings (unless otherwise stated) loose by the 8-wheeler load or in 850kg bulk bags. If you require further information about our selection of road planings, please contact us today. We can be reached on mobile at 01234 831108 or by email at [email protected].
IMPORTANT NOTICE – DOES NOT APPLY TO LOOSE DELIVERIES
- Orders are delivered by an 18t rigid vehicle with a tail-lift and manual pump trolley.
- A level tarmac, concrete, or block-paved area is required for unloading; the trolley cannot operate on grass, gravel, or slopes.
- The lorry (10m L x 2.8m W x 4m H) does not have a HIAB crane and cannot lift over fences/hedges or deposit bags on grass or gravel.
- Customers must ensure access roads and the unloading site are suitable for the vehicle. Inform us immediately of any access issues at 01234 831108
- Delivery guarantees kerbside only, though drivers will try to place orders in the required area.
- HIAB crane delivery is available for orders of 10+ bags/pallets at extra cost.
