Durapave is a thin, durable, high-textured road asphalt designed to extend pavement life and improve skid resistance. Manufactured using high-quality aggregates and a specially modified binder, Durapave is ideal for overlaying existing surfaces that require enhanced fatigue performance and resistance to reflective cracking.

Durapave is suitable for a wide range of traffic conditions, from light residential use to heavy arterial roads. It can be paved in layer thicknesses between 20 and 30mm using a 7mm nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS).

Why Choose Durapave?

Durapave is a proven choice for resurfacing projects that demand durability, safety and long-term value. Whether you're upgrading arterial roads, intersections or residential areas, this high-performance road asphalt delivers consistent results in thin-layer applications.

With its polymer-modified binder and fibre-reinforced mix, Durapave helps councils, asset managers and contractors:

• Extend pavement life without full reconstruction
• Minimise reflective cracking and rutting
• Improve surface safety with enhanced skid resistance
• Lower whole-of-life costs through reduced maintenance cycles

Durapave is trusted across Australia for overlays that need to perform under pressure — from busy urban corridors to regional networks.

Technical Details

Durapave is formulated for thin asphalt applications using a 7 mm nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS), typically laid between 20 and 30 millimetres. Its performance is underpinned by a polymer-modified binder and fibre-reinforced mix, delivering enhanced durability in high-stress environments.

Key performance characteristics include:

• Fatigue resistance – Proven to exceed 8 million cycles at 400 microstrain, helping reduce reflective cracking over time
• Low rutting potential – Achieves less than 2 mm rut depth in wheel tracking tests, supporting long-term surface integrity
• Low permeability – Rated below 10 μm/s, helping protect the pavement structure from water ingress and associated damage

Durapave meets the requirements of NSW RTA QA Maintenance Specification RPB125 and QLD Main Roads MRSS10D Type B1 and B2 asphalt. It is tested and validated by Boral’s Central Lab to ensure consistent quality and compliance.

Durapave vs Standard Asphalt Overlay

Durapave stands out for its ability to deliver performance in demanding environments. It’s ideal for projects where surface quality, safety and lifecycle efficiency are non-negotiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Durapave different from standard asphalt?
Durapave uses a polymer-modified binder and high-quality aggregates to deliver enhanced fatigue and skid resistance in thin-layer applications.

Can Durapave be used on driveways?
Yes. While designed for roads, Durapave is suitable for driveways requiring a durable, textured surface.

Is Durapave suitable for heavy traffic?
Yes. Durapave is engineered to withstand heavy traffic and high stress environments, including arterial roads and intersections.

Does Durapave support sustainability goals?
Yes. Durapave’s longer service life reduces raw material use and traffic disruptions. It can also be profiled and recycled.