Wear layers

Wear layers offer several advantages for road and bridge decks. For example, they provide protection against dirt, moisture and heavy loads and have a positive effect on the service life of the pavement. In addition, wearing courses make roads and bridges smoother, thus increasing traffic safety.

Protection against dirt, moisture and heavy loads

A wear layer provides protection against dirt, moisture and heavy loads. As a result, the surface is better protected and lasts longer. Wear layers are therefore a good investment in the service life of road and bridge decks.

Extra safety through anti-slip properties

Another advantage of wearing courses is that they provide additional safety through their anti-slip properties. In rain or snow, a wear layer makes the road surface more slippery, significantly reducing the risk of accidents and slipping. This increases traffic and pedestrian safety.

How are wearing courses applied?

Wear layers are applied by applying crushed stone chips (chippings) to an existing asphalt pavement using a bitumen emulsion. This makes the chippings adhere well to the asphalt and creates a firm and durable surface. Gacon's specialists have extensive experience in applying wearing courses and offer tailor-made solutions for various applications.

Customised solutions for various applications

Gacon offers customised solutions for various applications. Whether protecting bridges, parking decks, ramps or other surfaces, we have the right wear layer for your project. Our professionals are on hand to advise and support you in making the right choices.

Various types of wear coatings are available for road and bridge decks. Some commonly used wearing courses include Triflex WAS system from Triflex, SikaCor Elastomastic TF from Sika and EP MultiUse Slurry from Grouttech. These wearing courses offer excellent protection and have good anti-slip properties.

• Triflex WAS system (Triflex)
• SikaCor Elastomastic TF (Sika)
• EP MultiUse Slurry (Grouttech)

Choose the right wear layer

Choosing the right wearing course is important to extend the life of your road and bridge decks and improve safety. Gacon's specialists have extensive experience in wearing courses and can advise you on which wearing course is most suitable for your specific application. By choosing a high-quality wearing course from Gacon, you can be sure of a durable and safe pavement.

Gacon: your specialist in wearing courses

In short, applying a wear layer is an effective way to extend the life of pavements and improve safety. Gacon offers high-quality, wear-resistant and non-slip wearing courses suitable for various applications and substrates. Contact us for our wearing courses and take advantage of our expertise and experience. We offer customised solutions to suit your specific needs and budget.