Is a tarmac driveway most vulnerable to rain and frost?

Is tarmac the driveway surface most vulnerable to heavy rain and frost?

Asked by kashif on 7th Feb 2023
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"It depends on the foundation the tarmac is laid on and we'll prepared and laid it is. It's highly durable and pretty weather resistant unless it's poorly laid"
Answered on 7th Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Yes it is as water can get into hairline cracks and then if we get a sharp frost it will expand and crack and start to lift"
Answered on 31st Aug 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"No not at all most modern is block paving tho watch what your getting with tarmac"
Answered on 7th Feb 2023 - Member since Jun 2019 - report
"A tarmac driveway tends to sink after a while especially if there is a lot of water laying on it yes"
Answered on 7th Feb 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"Tarmac is also weather-resistant and does not tend to experience water ingress problems, or frost damage – both of which can affect block paving. Because tarmac is tough, it makes a good supportive surface for most types of vehicles"
Answered on 10th Mar 2023 - Member since May 2021 - report
"Hi tarmac driveway are good as long as the prep is done properly."
Answered on 9th Feb 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"No tarmac driveway is good to have as a drive thank you adrian"
Answered on 7th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Tarmac can be vulnerable in any weather if not laid right ul get the sinking or cracking also with the warm weathers to u have to think the tarmac turns up hot before laid we have hot weathers it softens the tarmac and starts to move to the sides if parked on or drove on ud be best with block paving for drives as u can get the blocks upto 70ml thick hope this helps u 👍"
Answered on 17th Nov 2023 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
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