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Choosing the right treatment: 5 questions to ask on site

Decision support Published: 8 Feb 2026
Use this as a field aid, then confirm option fit in the Selection Guide.

The 5 questions

  • Surface or structural? This changes the treatment choice.
  • Is moisture present? Water drives recurrence.
  • What’s the loading? HGV routes need different thinking.
  • Are edges sound? Weak edges break out quickly.
  • Is it a repeat location? Repeat = root cause not addressed.

These questions stop teams defaulting to the fastest patch when the location needs a longer-life solution.