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Retaining texture on surface-dressed roads

BituChem says that its LockChip product can help to retain texture on surface dressed roads by holding chips in place, increasing longevity. This specialist system can be applied by BituChem's contracting team and is said to allow minimal road closures, keeping traffic disruption to a minimum. The firm says that it uses high-quality materials and manufacturing standards to produce surfacing materials that are durable for use in all weather conditions and prevent roads from deteriorating.
May 11, 2018 Read time: 1 min
BituChem’s proven products are said to offer reliable retention of surface dressings and durable pothole repairs
BituChem says that its LockChip product can help to retain texture on surface dressed roads by holding chips in place, increasing longevity.


This specialist system can be applied by 8021 BituChem's contracting team and is said to allow minimal road closures, keeping traffic disruption to a minimum. The firm says that it uses high-quality materials and manufacturing standards to produce surfacing materials that are durable for use in all weather conditions and prevent roads from deteriorating.

BituChem also supplies patching products, EasyPatch and AirPatch, which are designed to repair potholes and other surface deformations. Each product is used as an engineered sprayed application and provides a reliable pothole repair.

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