Standards & Specifications

B6 - Surface Dressing

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Surface dressing is a cost-effective road maintenance technique that is used on many of the roads that make up the rural road network. 

The object of a surface dressing is to create a stable mosaic of aggregate chippings that is securely attached to the road surface by a thin layer of bitumen.  The result is a new road surface that provides a seal against water ingress, slows down the deterioration of the road pavement and restores skid resistance.

Full details are given in:

  • BS Guidance: PD 6689 Surface Dressing - Guidance on the use of BS EN 12271, Surface Dressing. Requirements
  • Standard: BS EN 12271, Surface dressing.  Requirements

Details of aggregates used in surface dressing can be found in the Topic page:

  • Crushed rock aggregates.