{"product_id":"ultracrete-instant-road-repair-red-6mm-25kg-tub","title":"Ultracrete Instant Road Repair Red 6mm Grade 25KG Tub","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltracrete Instant Road Repair Red 6mm Grade 25KG Tub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltraCrete Instant Road Repair RED is a 6mm grade cold-lay tarmac and pothole repair that comes into a handy tub, which is ideal for permanent repairs to roads, driveways, cushions and ramps, bus lanes, cycle tracks, bus stops and colour coded car parking. IRR RED has been HAPAS approved since 2002 (which means it has been given the seal of approval by the Highways Accreditation Product Approval Scheme) and offers a first time permanent pothole repair which can be instantly driven over, causing minimal disruption to pedestrians and motorists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltraCrete Instant Road Repair 6mm RED includes fully graded, high PSV interlocking aggregate, which has a high skid resistance - as well as containing specially formulated bitumen, containing polymers and flexibilisers. IRR RED also forms part of the UltraCrete HAPAS Approved Ironwork Reinstatement System, and is ideal for use as a PCSM in accordance with Appendix A2.4 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1999: Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH), Third Edition, April 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical info on Instant Road Repair RED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for planned and reactive repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used in all weathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instarmac-ultracrete-scj\"\u003eSCJ Seal and Tack spray\u003c\/a\u003e for a permanent repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 15- 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable tubs – no waste (also available in a foil wrapped bags please request).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatisfactory for use as a PCSM in accordance with Appendix A2.4 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 : Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 25kg resealable bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf Life: 6 months from date of manufacture in sealed units. Once opened, all material should be used up. (DOM usually found on the lid or side of tub or bag for queries please call 0330 122 1025).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIRR RED can be used from 5° rising, and should not be used above 25°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6039\/8415\/files\/IRR-RED-6mm-EASY-WORK-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDownload the technical datasheet (pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is red Tarmac and why is it used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant Road Repair is a red asphalt, the same as standard black variety of bitumen just a differing colour. Red tarmac is usually used in a demarcation areas, to show bus lanes, cycle lanes or particular areas of attention on a carriageways, such as intersections or potential conflict areas. Homeowners may also opt for red tarmac on their driveways. And red macadam is also used in car parks for traffic management and marking-out designated parking bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Red Tarmac used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally red tarmac is applied in areas to dissuade traffic from using certain sections of the road. In a nutshell, Instant Road Repair Red is used on transport routes for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraffic calming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard shoulders on motorways and dual carriageways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini roundabouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBus lanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycle tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does Instant Road Repair Red last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs long as IRR Red 6mm is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it provides a permanent pothole repair material that will last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will Instant Road Repair Red take to set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant Road Repair sets immediately upon compaction, so once the repair has been reinstated and tamped down, it will be instantly trafficable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Instant Road Repair Red, or red tarmac fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed tarmac is an incredibly durable and resilient pothole repair material, that does not fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Shelf Life for Instant Road Repair Red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelf life in correct conditions for sealed goods is 6 months, stored away from damp and drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my Instant Road Repair Red firm in the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant Road Repair may feel a little stiff \u0026amp; firm to the touch, but this doesn’t mean that the material is unusable or has ‘gone off’. The IRR Red pothole repair can sometimes appear firm in the bag or tub, and this can be due to how it has been stored – if stored at the base of a pallet, or how long it has been kept. However the majority of the time it just requires a little light pressure to reactivate the binder within the tarmac to soften it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I soften up my Instant Road Repair Red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying light pressure, with your knee or elbow to the edge of the Instant Road Repair bag (contained within the tub), will activate the binder in the mixture and will restore the material to its normal, pliable consistency. In particularly cold conditions, you may find that storing the material somewhere warm for 24 hours prior to use will soften the material in the bag or tub considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat other colours and grades does pothole repair or cold-lay tarmac come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/instarmac-irr-6mm-25kg-tub\"\u003eInstant Road Repair 6mm tub\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultracrete-irr-6mm-25kg-bag\"\u003eIRR 6mm bag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/instarmac-irr-10mm-25kg-tub-2\"\u003eInstant Road Repair 10mm tub\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instarmac-irr-10mm-25kg-bag\"\u003eIRR 10mm bag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/instarmac-ultracrete-ppr-25kg-tub\"\u003ePermanent Pothole Repair 3mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/instarmac-ultracrete-ppr-wet25kg-tub\"\u003ePermanent Pothole Repair Wet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultracrete-tough-patch-rapid-25kg-tub\"\u003eTough Patch 6mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandy Tip!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend using a cold joint spray such as SCJ to create a water proof barrier on the inside surface of your reinstatement, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instarmac-ultracrete-scj\"\u003eSCJ Cold Joint Spray\u003c\/a\u003e will also help with adhesion and bond strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more hints and tips on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lay-and-repair-red-tarmac\"\u003ehow to lay and repair red tarmac\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faqs__pothole-repair\"\u003epothole repair FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instarmac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56819387138383,"sku":"TPE-IRRREDBKT","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6039\/8415\/files\/IRR-RED.jpg?v=1768397229","url":"https:\/\/thepavingexperts.co.uk\/products\/ultracrete-instant-road-repair-red-6mm-25kg-tub","provider":"The Paving Experts ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}