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Penetration Grade Bitumen

A trusted choice for a wide range of road building and maintenance projects.

lorry being filled with Bitumen at Tennants Bitumen in Belfast

WHAT IT IS

Product Overview

Penetration Grade Bitumen is one of the most commonly used binders in road construction, valued for its strength, reliability and versatility. It’s used in asphalt mixes to help create smooth, durable road surfaces that can stand up to heavy traffic and changing weather conditions. Known for its consistent performance, penetration grade bitumen provides the flexibility needed to reduce cracking while maintaining the strength required for long-lasting pavements. Its proven track record makes it a trusted choice for a wide range of road building and maintenance projects.

WHY USE PGB

Advantages

Proven performance

It has a long track record in highway construction, delivering reliable and predictable results across a wide range of projects.

Provides strong resistance to wear from traffic loads, helping road surfaces last longer.

Maintains enough elasticity to accommodate movement and temperature changes, reducing the risk of cracking.

Easy to mix, lay and compact, supporting efficient construction and consistent surface quality.

Offers dependable performance without the higher costs often associated with modified binders.

APPLICATIONS

Suitable For

Asphalt production for road surfacing

Providing a dependable binder for durable pavements and roads.

Base and binder course mixes

Delivering structural strength within the pavement layers

Surface course applications

Supporting smooth, long-lasting road finishes

Highways and regional roads

Where proven, cost-effective performance is required

Road maintenance and resurfacing projects

Including overlays and rehabilitation works

General infrastructure construction

where reliable and versatile bituminous materials are needed

ACCREDITATIONS

Why Choose Tennants Bitumen

We are a financially strong organisation with established global operations and long-term supplier partnerships. Our teams include chemists, engineers and industry specialists who bring practical expertise and local market knowledge. For customers, this means confidence that they are working with a stable, well-resourced company able to support their needs both now and in the future.

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