Overbanding Bitumen Tape BBA/HAPAS Approved. 35mm x 5m

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

This preformed bitumen overbanding tape is used to seal joints in asphalt/tarmacadam and concrete surfaces. It’s commonly applied after pothole repairs, road reinstatement jobs, or utility trenching, and helps stop water getting in and damaging the edges of your repair. By sealing over the joint, you reduce the risk of fretting, cracking and early failure.

The tape is BBA / HAPAS approved for use on the UK road network, and includes high PSV aggregate throughout the material to maintain a consistent skid resistance rating of over 60 SRV. That means it stays grippy, even in wet weather or on corners, unlike some alternatives which only meet the anti-skid requirement straight after installation.

It’s often referred to as overbanding tape, bitumen roll, joint sealing tape, tar banding, or reinstatement strip – whatever the term, this is the tape used by professionals to finish road and pothole repairs to spec.

Where It’s Used

• Sealing reinstatement joints in tarmacadam
  

• Around patched potholes and road repairs
  

• utility trenches
  

• Car park repairs and footway patching
  

• Anywhere surface joints need sealing to stop water ingress
  

Product Details

• Tape size: 5m x 35mm
  

• Colour: Black
  

• Box 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 in all UK climates
  

Application Instructions

Installation is simple and requires no specialist equipment beyond a standard gas torch.

1. Make sure the surface is clean, dry and above 0°C. Remove all loose material.
   

2. If installing onto concrete or block paving, apply bitumen primer and allow it to dry.
   

3. Cut the tape to the length you need and position it directly over the joint. Slightly overlap if you're joining sections.
   

4. Warm the surface gently using a propane torch, then apply heat directly to the tape in a sweeping motion, about 200mm above.
   

5. The tape will soften, become molten, and bond to the surface. Take care not to overheat or burn the tape.
   

6. Once the tape has fully melted and settled into the surface, let it cool for 5–10 minutes.
   

7. Use a flat blade to test adhesion at the edges. Reheat if needed. Once cooled, the area can be reopened to traffic.
   

Cold Weather Advice

If applying in colder weather, bring the rolls up to room temperature before use. Cold material may become brittle and can snap when unrolled. Pre-warming the tape will help it lay flat and melt evenly.

A Reliable Finish

This product is trusted by surfacing contractors, councils, and utility firms nationwide. Whether you're adding it to a tarmacadam repair kit, sealing a pothole repair, or finishing a trench reinstatement, this tape gives a clean, long-lasting result without mess or delay This joint sealing tape is widely used by professionals across the UK.

It’s commonly relied on by local councils, highways teams, utility contractors carrying out reinstatement work, and road repair crews dealing with potholes or surface cracks. It’s also used by Tarmacadam surfacing companies, civil engineers, and construction firms working on car parks, driveways, and hardstanding repairs. Whether it’s sealing a fresh patch, protecting reinstatement joints, or preventing water ingress on small jobs, this tape has become a go-to product for anyone needing a fast, compliant, and long-lasting solution.