Asphalt or bitumen, what is the best solution for the area you are planning to resurface? Continue on reading if you would like to know the difference between the two, what are the benefits and disadvantages, price difference and lifespan.
Bitumen and asphalt, what’s the difference ?
When people talk about asphalt and bitumen, the words are often used to describe the same thing, which is not correct. To set the record straight we offer an explanation of the difference below:
Bitumen is the liquid binder that holds asphalt together. A bitumen-sealed surface is a layer of bitumen sprayed and then covered with an aggregate. This is then repeated to give a two-coat seal.