Tarmac
Tarmac launches Masterlay External self-levelling flooring compound for outdoor applications
Tarmac has expanded its Blue Circle range with the launch of Masterlay External, a new high-performance solution specifically developed for outdoor applications and available exclusively from B&Q. Building on the success of Masterlay, the new product delivers the same reliable quality, ease of use and consistent performance that customers have come to expect, while being […]
Read MoreBuy British-Manufactured Tarmac – Tradespeople urged
Installer headed to the Tarmac Tunstead Quarry to find out more about how cement is made, the decarbonisation efforts behind the manufacturing process, and why tradespeople should buy from UK-based manufacturers. Cement is one of the most important materials in the UK construction industry. The Tunstead Cement Plant, located in the Peak District, is home […]
Read MoreGross vehicle weight limit must be increased to support zero emissions construction deliveries, says Tarmac
Tarmac is calling for a change in policy around the vehicle gross weight limit for 4-axle rigid vehicles, like concrete mixers, to support the decarbonisation of transport in construction. The electrification of fleet across site plant and delivery vehicles is seen as one of the key steps to reducing carbon emissions in the built environment. […]
Read MoreOn the highway to better roads
Brian Kent, National Technical Director A&A at Tarmac, provides an overview of an ambitious resurfacing project it undertook with National Highways. The UK’s highways are facing increasing challenges, with ongoing funding pressures and a reliance on reactive maintenance strategies. The 2025 ALARM survey highlights familiar themes for the industry – backlogs, deteriorating road conditions, and […]
Read MoreCement for plumbing and heating work – What installers need to know
Plumbers and heating engineers may not always have cement on hand, however, it will often be useful when they do. Garry Gregory, Packed Products Director at Tarmac explains why keeping some in the back of the van can be extremely convenient at times. Installers frequently find themselves having to work with pipes or vents that […]
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