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High friction surfacing
Our high friction surfacing solutions ensure maximum safety for road users in hazardous areas. Across our extensive range of cold and hot applied products, we offer a variety of systems that help to increase skid resistance, reduce braking distances, and lower accidents.
Proven to save lives
reduces accidents by 70% in wet weather conditions
Overview of high friction surfacing
High friction surfacing is designed with safety at the forefront, offering antiskid properties that help to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
Cold applied systems
Our cold-applied systems are highly durable, versatile, and easy to apply, making them ideal for use in heavily trafficked areas. This range includes BBA HAPAS Type l certified products, offering customisable skid resistance for enhanced versatility. Available in a wide variety of colours, they also provide a clear visual warning to drivers in hazardous zones.
Hot applied systems
Our hot applied systems are easy to install with a quick turnaround, ensuring treated areas can be reopened to traffic swiftly. This range includes BBA HAPAS Type l certified products, offering tailored solutions based on traffic levels. In addition, our hot applied systems can be applied year-round and are tolerant of poor road conditions.
Tried and tested solution
Our high friction surfacing has been proven, by independent studies, to save lives. Our products have been found to successfully reduce the braking distance of vehicles by up to a third, with other studies showcasing a 50% reduction in injury and fatal accidents, and 70% reduction in wet weather accidents.
High friction surfacing
We have a wide variety of anti-skid products on offer; each tailored to different performance and application requirements.
Key areas for high friction
Our anti-skid solutions are applied in key areas to enhance grip, reduce braking distances, and improve overall safety. Discover where our systems deliver proven performance.
Junctions
We improve safety at key junctions by reducing stopping distances and enhancing grip where needed. Our solutions help to boost control and confidence in these high-risk areas.
Pedestrian crossings
We create safer, non-slip surfaces designed for braking zones at approaches to pedestrian crossings. Our high-performance surfacing improves grip and control where vehicles need to stop safely.
School zones
Our high friction surfacing enhances safety in playgrounds and school areas by providing secure, non-slip surfaces where children and pedestrians are most at risk.
Cycle lanes
We support clear, vivid cycle lanes to ensure maximum safety. Our wide range offers high durability, skid resistance, and lasting colour to define and protect shared spaces.
Sharp bends
Our wide range of solutions enhances traction, helping vehicles maintain control on sharp turns and reducing the risk of accidents in high-skid areas.
Urban footpaths
We provide a durable, slip-resistant surface that enhances pedestrian safety on footpaths, helping to prevent slips and falls in busy urban areas.
High friction surfacing
Tyregrip®
Tyregrip® is a cold applied high friction surfacing treatment designed to enhance skid resistance and reduce accidents in both wet and dry conditions, day or night. With a proven 38-year track record, it continues to deliver reliable, long-lasting performance, ensuring safer roads for all users.
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Textureflex®
Textureflex® is a hot applied high friction surface treatment for traffic calming and delineation, making it ideal for use in medium to high traffic areas requiring enhanced safety measures.
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Cycletrack™
Cycletrack™ is a hot applied high friction surface treatment specifically designed for cycle lanes. Offering exceptional durability and high visibility, it provides a reliable, non-slip surface that enhances safety for cyclists in all conditions.
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Zebraflex®
Zebraflex® is a Type l certified hot applied thermoplastic treatment that offers high visibility and durable surfacing solutions. This product is designed to withstand heavy foot traffic and vehicle wear, ensuring long-lasting performance.
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FAQs
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What is high friction surfacing?
High friction surfacing is a specialised treatment applied to road surfaces to significantly increase skid resistance, especially in high-risk areas such as sharp bends, pedestrian crossings, junctions, and more.
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How is high friction surfacing installed?
High friction surfacing is applied using either hot applied or cold applied systems. The surface is cleaned, adhesive is applied, and then the high friction aggregate is broadcast and embedded. After curing, excess aggregate can be removed leaving a durable skid-resistant finish.
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What are the benefits of using high friction surfacing?
High friction surfacing has many benefits such as reducing road traffic collisions, increasing braking efficiency in all weather, fast and efficient application, enhances driver confidence, and delivering long-lasting performance.
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Is high friction surfacing environmentally-friendly?
Our high friction surfacing solutions are designed with sustainability in mind. Up to 60% of our bauxite is repurposed, minimising environmental impact.
Additionally, the exceptional durability of our surfacing means it requires less frequent reapplication, which further reduces resource use and emissions over the product’s lifecycle.