Overbanding Tape

Prevents Water Ingress and Extends Asphalt Life with HAPAS Approved Quality

Overbanding tape gives you a hard wearing, waterproof seal across asphalt joints, cracks and reinstatement seams - stopping the kind of water ingress that causes potholes, constant wear and tear that can see a surface break down over time, and costly fixes. This HAPAS approved stuff is a top notch thermoplastic tape that delivers the level of protection you'd expect from a pro in repairs on highways, car parks and commercial surfaces. The result - your repairs will last a lot longer and you'll not have to worry about calling in fixers as often.

Why You’ll Love It

• HAPAS Approved Quality – This stuff meets the very high standards for UK Highway Agency so you know it's up to scratch on safety and performance - no surprise it's up to snuff on public roads and meets the local authority's spec's

• Instant Water Protection – Creates a waterproof barrier the instant it's applied that prevents water from seeping in, stopping damage from frost and thaw before its even started

• Back on the Road in 10 mins or less – Its super fast to apply, and you can get traffic flowing again in just 5 to 10 minutes of slapping it on - which as you can imagine, means no more lengthy road closures that cause a nuisance to motorists

• Stands up to Anything – The thermoplastic design can handle extreme temperature swings, sunlight and all the traffic you can throw at it, but still stays flexible so it can move with the surface when it expands and contracts

• Easy to Apply – Simple enough to use with a gas torch, and only requires minimal bit of kit and labour on site

What Makes It Different

Standard - run of the mill - crack fillers and cold-applied emulsions all too often fall apart under changing temperatures, get washed away in the rain, or lose their grip on the surface within months. And let's face it, if you do a basic repair job, the surface is still wide open to water getting in which means more repeat jobs and ever escalating costs.

Overbanding tape is built differently:

• Thermoplastic Construction – Our material outshines basic bitumen strips in terms of adhesion and flexibility, which means it resists reflective cracking even under heavy traffic - no matter how much traffic it has to put up with

• HAPAS Certification – This means the government has given our product quality approval that no basic tape can match, giving you the confidence that it will perform well over the long haul

• Pre-Embedded Anti-Skid Aggregates – Unlike old-fashioned tapes, we've included anti-skid aggregates that give our over-banding tape a Skid Resistance Value (SRV) that's higher than 60, making the road a whole lot safer for cyclists and motorcyclists

How It Works

1. Surface Prep Clean that asphalt joint or crack thoroughly, make sure the surface is dry and free of dust, oil and debris so you get the best possible adhesion.

2. Tape Application Cut the roll to size and slap the overbanding tape in place with a gas torch. The heat activates the thermoplastic and in no time at all you've got a strong bond with the road surface

3. Immediate Results The water-tight seal forms right away when the tape cools and you can have traffic back on in as little as 5 to 10 minutes - saving you time and getting the road back open a lot sooner, which is always a bonus

Product Details

• Material Thermoplastic polymer construction, and our anti-skid aggregate is embedded right in there

• Standard Sizes 35mm width x 5m length x 3mm thickness - standard stuff

• Colour Black so it matches your asphalt seamlessly

• Compliance We've got HAPAS approval so you know it meets the Highway Agency's standards

• How Much Does It Cover Each roll of our tape will cover about 5 linear metres of joint or crack

• Skid Resistance SRV of over 60 - safe for all road users including cyclists and motorcyclists

• Storage Keep it in a dry place, check the product details for shelf life

Who It’s For

Ideal for:

• Who Benefits If you're in need of a product that will seal your asphalt joints and prevent water damage and all that sort of thing, then this is the product for you - perfect for highway maintenance contractors, local councils and civil engineers who need to fix stuff up on the roads, not to mention property managers keeping car parks and driveways in good nick.

• Who Else Will Find it Useful Asphalt repair specialists and road crews who need to fix up all sorts of things including utility trenches, and airport runway maintenance and the like

If you need a product to seal off those joints and prevent water from getting in and all the repair bills that come with it, then this product will do the trick.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HAPAS approval & why does it really matter? HAPAS (Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme) is the key to ensuring that the materials you use on UK public highways meet those super strict performance and safety standards that are expected by the local authorities. And if you're using HAPAS approved tape then you can be pretty sure that the work you've done is going to hold up and be long-lasting.

How long can you expect overbanding tape to last on road surfaces? The fact is, by using overbanding tape you can extend the life of your road surfaces pretty significantly - you won't need to send in the repair crews as often as you would if you didn't use it. And that's because the tape itself is built to last - the thermoplastic construction and the bits of aggregate embedded in it all work together to keep your road surfaces safe and protected for years to come, even under normal traffic conditions and even when they get hit by occasional potholes.

Can you apply the overbanding in wet weather? Really no - you need a dry surface for the tape to stick to properly. So do wait for the weather to clear before giving it a go & make sure the surface is nice and clean and dry too.

What's the difference between 35mm and other widths of tape? 35mm is the standard approved width. Any wider (like 40mm and up) might actually be a problem - it could lead to less than ideal skid resistance for motorcyclists. The 35mm gets it just right - it covers the area you need to without being a problem.

Do I need any special gear to put it in place? Nope - a standard propane torch will do the job. Pretty handy that, isn't it? No need to call in the professionals with all the right equipment - you can use it pretty much right away.

Ready to Protect Your Asphalt Investment?

Stop losing money to water damage and constant repairs - there are loads of places to use the over-banding tape - pothole repairs, utility trench reinstatement, airport runway maintenance - the lot. And because we only use top quality materials you can buy with confidence.

Find out if the stuff you need is in stock for next-day delivery - and we'll give you a discount if you order a load at a time.