Any road experts? Hot Rolled Asphalt

[TheInternet]

I've just had my road resurfaced (at considerable cost) and have been to have a look at the results. Ignoring the questionable distribution of chippings, I have noticed the surface is covered in small cracks. It's not what I'd expect or hope for in a new road and have concerns that it will deteriorate faster due to this. I'd be interested to hear the opinions of anybody more expert to know whether I have any cause for complaint, or am worrying about nothing. I can probably find the work spec, but I believe it is 40mm on top.

Two pictures of the bad bits:




...and a better bit, how I'd have liked it all to be:

[ColinM50]

Give a call to Granville Steel in St Neots, they're road surfacing experts and ask them what they think. Unless of course they're the firm that did it though I doubt it, GS tend to do motorways and large car parks etc, don't think they work domestic, but worth a call

[Jonesy23]

The impression I get from that is it was rolled at too low a temperature so deformed under pressure rather than flowing, so is cracked & probably not fully adhered. That's just what it looks like to me, I'm not an expert.

[TorqueVR]

I've been involved in 4 new tennis courts where there might have been an issue with the quality of the tarmac. Although the main contractor subbed the tarmac out to a reputable company on receipt of our complaint he went direct to Hanson who supplied the tarmac. They sent out their technical rep, analysed the material, checked the batching and give us detailed analysis and report. I suggest that you go to the supplier

[Elysium]

The first photo is fine. I would not worry about hairline cracks.

Thje second photo is not good. The aggregate is exposed and will be lost very quickly following which you hill have frost damage.

The final photo is also a problem. Too smooth and not enough aggregate.

[Spudler]

I wouldn't be happy with any of the three.

Not a "road expert" but got half an idea.

[TheInternet]

Thanks for the insight, I'm surprised about the possibility of the third one being 'too smooth' though! The surface is only a small part of the road reconstruction carried out, but I'd like to think it'll stay in a reasonable condition for as long as should be expected. I was told they had very modern equipment to do the job, however I didn't see how the aggregate was spread so I assume it was a manual process to some degree. I'll try and feed back my dissatisfaction however I'd be amazed if they gave a st...