Testing carried out for Tarmac has demonstrated that ULTIGRIP provides superior SCRIM performance to conventional asphalts and comparable skid resistance to typical high friction surfacings.

ULTIGRIP allows for faster replacement of high friction surfacing and surface course. By combining a surface course and skid resisting layer, ULTIGRIP can be laid quickly in a single pass, reducing costs and minimising disruption to road users.

ULTIGRIP has been used at known accident hotspots as an alternative to major road re-alignment that would have involved huge cost and major disruption.

ULTIGRIP is less weather dependent on installation. ULTIGRIP is laid as a surface course, using standard paving equipment. The installation process is less weather-susceptible than for HFS and can be reliably installed all year round. This reduces the risk of programme delays from cancelled work.

Using ULTIGRIP means that there are no issues with regard to delamination at any time, as the 40mm layer acts as one homogenous structure, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and costly legal claims.

Lower ‘whole life cost’ compared to conventional high skid resisting surfacing techniques when considering typical product lifespans and actual construction costs.

ULTIGRIP is a lasting road texture with exceptional durability. Bauxite aggregate and a durable clear binder combine to give a tough, textured finish and long term skid resistance, even on heavily trafficked sites.

ULTIGRIP helps to enhance road texture and improve safety at high risk locations such as S shaped bends, slip roads and the approach to pedestrian crossings.

ULTIGRIP is a combined anti skid and surface course that has been designed to improve road safety.

Traditional high friction surfaces typically need to be replaced every 2-3 years.  ULTIGRIP has a proven record of performance including at a similar site at Rowsley on the A6 between Bakewell and Matlock. It has been typically shown to last up to three times longer than HFS, meaning expected savings in whole life cost and reduced future road closures.

Since it is laid as a combined surface course and skid resisting surface, ULTIGRIP avoids the common delamination problems associated with high friction surfaces.

ULTIGRIP is a valuable solution at high risk locations where enhanced texture is required, including slip roads, approaches to junctions and pedestrian crossings, steep gradients and changes of direction such as 'S' shaped bends.

By reducing programme times, extended pavement life and delivering reduced whole life cost ULTIGRIP helps reduce long term costs. It can also offer a cost-effective alternative to road re-alignment.

ULTIGRIP is laid like a conventional asphalt in a single layer as a combined surface course and skid resisting surface. This means that work can be completed in one go, saving time compared to conventional high friction surfaces which are added as a separate process after surfacing work has been completed. The installation process is also less weather-susceptible than for HFS which reduces the risk of programme delays from cancelled work.