pigglet Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) I'm trying to source some road planings to finish off our drive (just domestic) and wondered if anyone knows of a supplier in the Teesside area? I need 60 tonnes of decent quality stuff. My plan is to put 130mm down then roll it down with a vibrating roller??? Anyone got any tips? All info greatly appreciated! Edited May 17, 2012 by pigglet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 local council or tarmac contractors???... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 ring ***** on 0877165324 mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I've got 2000 ton here, if only you were closer.Try putting it down on a warm day and vibrate it in, it will bond better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 local council or tarmac contractors???... Find a contact in the council, we did, they cant shift enough of it round here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 local tipper company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I will keep my eyes open for you next time I am on the road. Bryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigglet Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Cool, Thanks for all the tips and offers guys. Rang the local council who put me in touch with a contractor. Got 60 tonne coming on Monday. I've sourced a vibrating roller via a friend and will get it rolled in probably on wednesday. Ideally I'd wait for a hot day but we need to get the drive sorted for our wedding next Saturday as the wedding car won't get up it at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 your next hot day?next sunday i think good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornet 6 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) Don't put it down too thick if you are useing a small roller, it will never go down tight enought to stay put. 3 inches thick and a proper 5 ton + ride on roller is the way to go. I have done several miles of tracks down to some lakes, they are lasting very well with fairly heavy traffic including tractors and a few 30 ton tippers. For best results a couple of inches of crushed concrete rolled down first makes a world of difference. Lining the complete area with Teram is a good idea as well. Neil. Edited May 19, 2012 by Hornet 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Pardon my ignorance but what are road planings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksharp Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Pardon my ignorance but what are road planings? When a road is resurfaced they remove the existing Tarmac with a "planing" machine, which rips up the old stuff into little bits. Planings are just Tarmac chippings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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