What are Scalpings?

June 23, 2022

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Road scalpings or road planings are produced as a result of the surface layer of a tarmac footpath or road being removed by a cold milling machine. These are low-cost aggregates that offer environmental advantages. Not only are road scalpings made of bitumen which is a natural resource but also, by using scalpings, waste is minimised. Plus, road scalpings also reduce pressure on quarried aggregate stocks.

What are scalpings called?

Scalpings are also known as road planings, road scrapings, tarmac chippings, crushed asphalt, tarmac scalpings and crushed tarmac.

Are scalpings the same as type 1?

Type 1 MOT and scalpings are not the same. Scalpings have higher fines content and, in turn, less load bearing capability. Type 1 MOT generally consists of granite, basalt, limestone or gritstone crushed that can be easily compacted and have excellent load bearing capabilities.

What are scalpings made of?

Scalpings are made of the surface layer of tarmac surfaces.

Are scalpings permeable?

Scalpings are not permeable once they have been laid for a while. So, we do not recommend them for drainage purposes or sub-bases.

What are scalpings used for?

These aggregates can be used for hard standings, driveways, patios, building sub-bases, haul roads, paths, highways and farm tracks.

To note: Due to their high fines content, road planings are not suitable to be used as backfill for draining trenches.

At Mainland Aggregates, we supply loose road scalpings by the 8-wheeler load or in 850kg bulk bags. Contact our team today to find out more about these aggregates. If you require other recycled aggregates for your project, browse our full range today, from MOT type 1 recycled sub base to 6F2 recycled capping.

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