Macro-pave® Pavement Construction

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Macro-Pave ®

Macro-Pave®Con-Form has developed and installed throughout the UK an alternative solution to concrete, asphalt and blocks for new build and refurbishment applications, internally and externally.

Macro-Pave® is a semi-flexible pavement combining the best properties of asphalt and concrete.

The system is a 2-part process comprising on open graded asphalt that is flooded with high strength microsilica and super plasticizer based mortars. The mortars contain a microsilica improved cement binder which allows greater penetration of the void structure of the OGA, with a super plasticizer to reduce the water content, hence greater achievement of the theoretical packing density than grouts manufactured using traditional cement mortars.

Macro-pave systems combine the flexibility and freedom from joints of asphalt and the excellent bearing capacity and wear resistance of concrete. Macro-Pave® is suitable for both new build and refurbishments. We can produce either a temporary or permanent surfacing works, depending on the longevity of service required.

Our pavements provide a cost effective, efficient and reliable alternative to traditionally designed pavements and are designed to meet the specific requirements of the end application. Working with independent consultants we design the pavement layers to meet the end customer’s needs.

A Table Comparing Macro-Pave® to Traditional Surfacing Materials
Type of Material Advantages Disadvantages
Flexible topping (Bitumen based)
  1. Flexible
  2. Jointless
  3. Quickly Serviceable
  1. Limited strength
  2. No limited static bearing capacity
  3. Dark colour
Rigid topping (Concrete)
  1. High strength
  2. High bearing capacity
  3. Light colour
  1. Slow-setting
  2. Joints
  3. Cracks
  4. Large layer thickness
Densiphalt© (Semi flexible concrete asphalt - composite)
  1. High strength compared to asphalt
  2. Flexible
  3. Jointless
  4. Quickly Serviceable
  5. Light colour
  1. Two working procedures
  2. Limited static bearing capacity compared to concrete