Surfacing

Asphalt surfacing
Each MCube Concretes asphalt plant utilises the latest technology to blend and mix aggregate, bitumen, modifiers, polymers, fillers, and pelletised fibre. MCube Concretes covers the complete spectrum of asphalt mixes – from hard-wearing rut resistant mixes like SMA (stone mastic asphalt) to open mixes designed for lower noise and better water dispersion.

MCube Concretes is also among the leaders in recycling of existing asphalt surfaces for further roading use as part of its sustainability program.

Specialty bitumen mixes
As a leading supplier of bulk bitumen, MCube Concretes also operates its own bitumen modification plant at Awatoto in Napier. MCube Concretes specialist polymer modification plant converts bitumen into hot and emulsified products, ranging from general purpose emulsified bitumen to specialised spray seal, slurry seal systems, crack seal and colour coatings.

Hot polymer modified bitumen is supplied in a number of grades of concentration and has a range of synthetic materials cross linked and integrated to form a permanently modified binder, available for hot spray seals or asphaltic manufacture.  The modification process creates a longer binder life, higher resilient toughness, and higher temperature softening points.

Chip sealing
Every year MCube Concretes undertake a comprehensive chip sealing road maintenance program. Chip seal provides a durable and cost effective road surfacing option.  Its also ideal for farm and rural driveways.

Slurry Sealing
Slurry sealing has been around a long time but perhaps is not widely known.  It provides a cost effective alternative to asphalt paving. MCube Concretes is one of the few contractors in New Zealand capable of providing this finish with a specialist Macropaver truck. Unlike chip sealing, slurry sealing is a smooth, low noise surface with uniform texture, appearance and smooth riding characteristics. Slurry prevents pavement deterioration by protecting the pavement from the harmful effects of ageing and weather by its tough polymer bituminous emulsion mix. Surfacing with slurry has a good history of success on airport taxiways and runways, car parking areas, driveways, footpaths and urban streets.