Wearing Surface

A Wearing Surface (also Wearing Course) is the top layer of a sealed road. It is specifically designed to resist abrasion from traffic and to minimise the entry of water. The wearing surface does not typically contribute to the road pavement's structural strength.

Types of Wearing Surfaces

There are a range of wearing surface options, including;

• Asphalt Overlay
  • Ultra Thin Asphalt
• Cape Seal
• Slurry Seal
  • Gatt Seal
  • Otta Seal
• Sprayed Seal (Chip Seal)
  • Emulsion Seal
  • Primerseal
  • Sami Seal
  • Two Coat Seal
• Pavers

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