Overbanding Bitumen Tape BBA/HAPPAS Approved

Overbanding Joint Sealing Tape – Skid-Resistant and BBA / HAPAS Approved

This preformed bitumen overbanding tape is designed to seal joints on asphalt, tarmacadam, and concrete surfaces. It’s widely used after pothole repairs, road reinstatement work, or utility trenching, helping to block water ingress that can weaken the repair. By sealing over the joint, it prevents cracking, fretting, and premature failure.

BBA / HAPAS approved for use on the UK road network, the tape contains high PSV aggregate throughout its structure, ensuring a skid resistance rating of over 60 SRV. Unlike lower-grade alternatives that lose grip soon after application, this material maintains traction in all conditions, including wet weather and sharp bends.

Known by several names — overbanding tape, bitumen roll, joint sealing tape, tar banding, or reinstatement strip — it’s the professional choice for finishing pothole and reinstatement jobs to specification.

Where It’s Used

• Sealing reinstatement joints in tarmacadam

• Around patched potholes and road repairs

• Utility trenches and reinstatement works

• Car park repairs and footway patching

• Any surface joint needing protection from water ingress

Product Details

• Tape size: 5m x 35mm

• Colour: Black

• Supplied in boxes of 12 rolls

• 100% solids content — no shrinkage

• Tensile adhesion at 20°C: 1.1 N/mm²

• Skid resistance: >60 SRV

• BBA / HAPAS Approved

• Suitable for use across all UK climates

Application Guide

Installation is quick and requires only a propane gas torch.

1. Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and above 0°C, with loose material removed.

2. For concrete or block paving, apply bitumen primer and allow it to dry.

3. Cut tape to length and position over the joint, overlapping slightly if necessary.

4. Warm the surface gently, then heat the tape in a sweeping motion (around 200mm above).

5. Allow the tape to melt, flow, and bond to the surface — avoid overheating.

6. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes, then check adhesion with a flat blade.

7. Once cooled, reopen the area to traffic.

Cold Weather Use

In colder months, store rolls at room temperature before use. Cold tape can stiffen and crack, so pre-warming ensures it unrolls smoothly and bonds evenly when heated.

A Trusted Solution

Used by surfacing contractors, councils, utility firms, and highways teams across the UK, this joint sealing tape is the go-to product for long-lasting, compliant results. It’s relied on for pothole repairs, reinstatement works, and road surfacing projects by Tarmacadam contractors, civil engineers, and construction companies. Whether sealing fresh patches, protecting reinstatement joints, or preventing water damage, this tape delivers a clean, reliable finish every time.