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Cover of Sprayed Sealing in Extremely Hot Weather
Sprayed Sealing in Extremely Hot Weather
  • Publication no: AP-PWT52-23
  • Published: 25 August 2023

This Pavement Work Tip refers to minimising the risk of bleeding when carrying out sprayed sealing work during extreme hot weather events, especially when subject to slow moving or stationary heavy traffic, or unusually heavy loads.

Released: August 2023

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