What Is Elastomac?
Elastomac is a hot-applied, thermoplastic repair system engineered for permanent pothole repairs, cracking, edge failures and structural reinstatement. Unlike cold-lay patching, Elastomac bonds mechanically and chemically with the existing surface, forming a waterproof, flexible and load-bearing repair that eliminates repeat visits.
Why Elastomac Outperforms Traditional Repairs
- 97% CO₂ reduction compared to throw-and-go patching.
- Zero waste — no spoil, no excess material, fully reusable.
- Traffic-ready within minutes — massively reduces closures.
- Fully impermeable — stops water ingress and freeze-thaw damage.
- Hot-applied bond ensures long-life performance with no edge fretting.
Where Elastomac Is Used
Platinum 3Sixty install Elastomac across:
- Highways and strategic routes
- Bus lanes and high-stress areas
- Car parks and industrial yards
- Footways and cycle routes
- Utility reinstatement and ironworks surrounds
Installed to Roadmender Specification
All installations follow Roadmender Elastomac guidelines, including surface preparation, heating control and correct hot-applied pour technique. This ensures every repair meets UK highway specifications and delivers measurable carbon, cost and operational savings.
Elastomac vs Traditional Throw-and-Go Repairs
Traditional cold-lay and throw-and-go repairs are designed as temporary interventions. While quick to install, they often fail prematurely due to poor bonding, water ingress and repeated trafficking.
- Throw-and-go repairs typically require multiple revisits per year.
- Elastomac repairs are designed to be permanent, significantly reducing lifecycle cost.
- Independent data shows up to 97% CO₂ reduction per m² compared to repeat patching.
- Eliminates edge fretting, cracking and early failure.
Elastomac Installation Process
Every Elastomac repair is delivered using a controlled, specification-led process:
- Defect preparation and removal of loose material
- Controlled heating of the Elastomac compound
- Hot-applied placement to achieve full bond
- Finished flush to surrounding surface
- Traffic-ready within minutes
Case Studies Featuring Elastomac
Elastomac has been successfully deployed across the UK on some of the most demanding highway and infrastructure environments:
- A41 Brent Cross Interchange – Permanent Elastomac Reinstatement
- Eurotunnel Freight Routes – Rapid-Cure Pothole Repairs
- Green Wrythe Lane – Live Highway Elastomac Repairs
- Albert Bridge – Elastomac Structural Repairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elastomac suitable for live traffic environments?
Yes. Elastomac cures rapidly and can be trafficked within minutes, minimising closures.
How long does an Elastomac repair last?
Elastomac is designed as a permanent repair, with service life measured in years rather than months.
Does Elastomac meet highway specifications?
Yes. Installations follow Roadmender Elastomac specifications and are suitable for UK highway use.
Is Elastomac more expensive than cold-lay?
While initial cost may be higher, whole-life cost is significantly lower due to the elimination of repeat repairs.
Elastomac Applications
Elastomac is installed across a wide range of highway and asset environments where permanent performance, rapid return to service and carbon reduction are critical.
To explore where Roadmender Elastomac is most commonly used — including potholes, bus lanes, junctions, ironworks surrounds and bridge structures — view our Elastomac applications guide.