Tayside Contracts were in Broughty Ferry today filling in potholes. The picture shows work people using a Rhinopatch machine in Douglas Terrace.This is a proprietary infra-red road repair process. It is a permanent and sustainable process that can be used for all types of surface repairs up to 100mm depth including joint failures, trench reinstatements, pavement defects, around ironwork and potholes.
The four stage process heats the existing surface with an infrared heater (the square metal box in the picture) before a rejuvenating ingredient is added to the surface. If required, additional material is then added to the area before it is compacted and preservative applied.
This cost effective technology also minimises disruption to the road user and as no jackhammers are used it is safer for operatives and relatively quiet for off peak working.
