Asphalt
New European asphalt standards
From 1 January 2008, all EU states must have the new European asphalt standards implemented, and all other national standards withdrawn. In the UK, this means that BS594, BS4987 and parts of BS598 will be replaced.
Lafarge has produced some guidance to help make the transition easier:
Asphalt standards presentation
a run-down of the key facts Download
Asphalt standards sheet
handy reference guide to the new product names Download
Asphalt standards sheet for customers in the South
handy reference guides to the new product names Download
Further resources:
The Quarry Products Association is the trade association for UK companies that supply quarry products. www.qpa.org
The Refined Bitumen Association is the voice of the UK’s bitumen supply industry. www.bitumenuk.com
The Asphalt Industry Alliance draws on the knowledge and resources of the QPA and the Refined Bitumen Association. www.asphaltindustryalliance.com
For more information on Lafarge’s range of asphalts, click here
