Croydon believes it has the biggest pothole!

A story we read from the Croydon Your Local Guardian, is that a two metre long, metre wide pothole on Parkway in New Addington, Croydon has seen drivers swerving to avoid the gaping hole or screeching to a halt when confronted by its enormity – quite like the video we posted of a pothole in Russia.

The recent Arctic conditions earlier in January have continued to cause chaos on the roads, with potholes cropping up all over the place, and this is possibly the biggest in the UK.

As we have explained, water freezes below the road it forms into ice, expands and causes cracks that then turn into potholes once the weather warms again.

Croydon local resident Eileen Smith said: "I agree that this road needs completely digging out and to be repaired to a proper standard."

"I really do not feel that throwing a couple of shovels of gravel into these holes is the answer."

"Everybody who owns a car pays road tax and therefore the roads should be maintained to a good standard."

Special Tarmac Pothole Repair link for Croydon Council

Fill your boots ...I mean potholes!

Let us know if you see a bigger pothole.

Everything you need for a professional pothole repair

We've listened to your feedback, and apparently some of you don't want to buy a full box of 12 Ultracrete SCJ Sealer to repair one pothole and want to buy just one with your Tarmac Repair Instant Road Repair.

Fair enough we say!

We've had a Pow-wow with our friends at Ultracrete and together we have now come up with four fantastic pothole repair bundles, so you can get a really professional pothole repair with spending a fortune.

Here they are...

Pothole Repair Kits

1. Pothole Repair Kit 3mm
2. Pothole Repair Kit 6mm
3. Pothole Repair Kit 6mm RED
4. Pothole Repair Kit 10mm

Now, let's get this straight: SCJ is what the professionals use to line the edges of the pothole prior to filling with Instant Road Repair IRR or Permanent Pothole Repair PRR.

So, using Ultracrete SCJ Bitumen Cold Joint Sealer gives you a more durable finish if that's what you require.

It will do a real lasting job whether you're getting paid to do the job or not!

If you thought we had big potholes in the UK – think again!

Check out this video is from Russia which shows the effect of monster potholes on cars. Looks like the guy pulled over and shot it on his mobile phone.

The problem with road potholes is they quickly get a lot worse and are very hazardous if they contain a puddle.

Should have used Instant Road Repair!

Ultracrete Permanent Road Repair PRR on Sale Next Week

We are placed to announce the imminent arrival of Permanent Road Repair from Ultracrete. We expect to be selling it next week in its smart tarmac black tubs.

PRR Applications

Ultracrete Permanent Pothole Repair is a suitable solution for roads, pavements, driveways and car parks. The product can be trafficked instantly in wet, freezing and hot conditions and at the same time is compatible with the existing road surface.

Ultracrete Permanent Pothole Repair can be applied at depths of 20mm ­ 100mm. (Greater depths can be achieved by applying the layer-on-layer method.)

Technical information

Ultracrete Permanent Pothole Repair includes fully graded, high PSV interlocking aggregate and specially formulated bitumen and is supplied in recyclable 25kg tubs.

Application

Pothole repairs can be achieved at any depth.

1. Make sure the pothole is free of debris and any standing water.
2. Apply optionally Ultracrete SCJ spray sealant to pothole edges.
3. Apply PRR slightly proud of the pothole.
4. Compact with a hand tamper, spade, shovel or suitable mechanical alternative.

Health & Safety

The binder used in Ultracrete PPR is particularly tenacious. Ensure that protective gloves, overalls and protective footwear are worn at all times while handling the material. Avoid skin contact. However, should the bitumen binder adhere to the skin it can be removed with soap and water. Seek medical advice if discomfort continues. If product comes into contact with the eyes rinse with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Features & Benefits

• 3mm grade stone
• Used in wet, freezing and hot conditions
• No special preparation
• Drive or walk on it straight away
  
• Get the pothole fixed in one hit
  
• Recyclable containers
• Compatible with flexible road surfaces
• Solvent free
• Ready to use
• No need to add water
• Polished Stone Value 60 psv
• Absolutely no waste
• Environmentally friendly ­ No co² gases

Storage

Store in a cool and well-ventilated place.

Shelf Life

Shelf life in the right conditions for sealed goods is 6 months.

Coverage

1m² x 15mm (compacted)

Watch this space an in the mean time...

Fill those potholes with IRR Instant Road Repair

Instarmac appear on BBC News reporting concerning potholes and state of roads across the UK

Potholes account for a massive 12% of all CTC, the National cyclists' organisation, insurance claims across the UK add that to motorists who are damaging tyres and wheels, the claims are huge.

BBC Radio said that a pothole is recorded every 110 metres on average! The icy UK spells we've just had are compounding the problem.

Ultracrete has launched its new permanent pothole repair product in January 2010.

In addition to the market-leading Instant Road Repair IRR cold lay macadam, this new enhanced formulation product will provide the ultimate solution for the filling of potholes across the UK.

Permanent Pothole Repair PPR has been specially formulated to include fully graded, high PSV interlocking aggregate, specially prepared bitumen and the latest in industry technology to ensure strong flexibility and guarantee the best product performance.

Ultracrete Permanent Pothole Repair is designed for roads, pavements, driveways and car parks where potholes are a problem.

Its simple to use saving time and effort for Contractors or DIYers when repairing potholes.

Packed in 25kg contractor friendly plastic containers that are recyclable, users have a quality product that can be applied immediately – reducing the amount of potential damage claims that are ever on the increase as the state of UK roads becomes more potholed.

We'll let you know as soon as we stock Permanent Pothole Repair PPR.

Get filling those Potholes with Ultracrete Instant Road Repair

Have you got a hole in your tarmac drive or path? Fix it quickly and cost effectively
Use the market leading professional product to inexpensively fix your driveway or path. You don't even need to heat it up! Ultracrete's Instant Road Repair is laid cold!

How to use it to fix a pothole easily...

1. Brush out any debris
2. Fill in the hole with Instant Road Repair
3. Tamp down with spade or tamper
   
4. Ready for immediate use
   

6 Reasons why Ultracrete Instant Road Repair is great for DIY:

1. 3mm, 6mm & 10mm grades
2. Quick repair time – no cooling needed
3. Reduces health & safety risks associated with working with a hot material
4. Very cost effective
   
5. Environmentally friendly
6. Guarantees high performance repairs in ALL weather conditions

If you have any questions please post them on our DIY Repair Forum.

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