One of the most persistent assumptions around recycled aggregates is that sustainability comes at the expense of performance. But the answer depends on the material, the application and the quality controls behind it.
Appropriately processed recycled aggregates can provide reliable performance across a range of applications, including sub-base, drainage, backfill, pipe bedding and other construction uses.
For example well-graded recycled Type 1 can provide strong compaction and a stable sub-base when produced to the required specification.
The key is not simply whether an aggregate is recycled it is whether its features are:
- Suitable
- Specified
- Processed
- Tested
- Controlled
But what does that mean for you?
Choosing a certified, quality-controlled recycled aggregate can give project teams the opportunity to pursue sustainability objectives without automatically compromising the functional requirements of the application.
The material still has to do its job because in sustainable construction, performance remains non-negotiable.
