NatraTex Cotswold is a natural, coloured, clear-bound asphalt surface for decorative paving, designed to blend with surroundings and used as an alternative to coloured tarmac or resin-bound systems. Made from crushed rock with less pigment, it is suitable for highways, footpaths, playgrounds and landscaping.

  • Natural-looking, durable asphalt surface for decorative and functional paving

  • Low maintenance after installation

  • Resistant to cracks and potholes

  • Quick setting and easy to apply

  • Compacted finish similar to real gravel

  • Reduces risk of trips and falls

  • Supplied in two buff shades for design flexibility

Applications

  • Pedestrian Walkways

  • Gravel footpaths

  • Playground surfacing

  • Housing Developments

  • Public highways and bus lanes

  • Decorative landscaping and garden paths

  • Retail

  • Prestigious Estate roads

  • Garden paths

Options and variations

Buff 1 and Buff 2 (Classic) shades
Dense grade, heavy-duty, fibre-enhanced and porous for SuDS
Nominal aggregate size: 6mm or 10mm

Dimensions

Total thickness: 20–55mm

Materials

Crushed rock aggregate
Polymer modified binder

Performance

Long-lasting under heavy use and varying weather
Requires minimal maintenance
Ideally cures overnight, up to 24 hours before opening to traffic or footfall

Installation

Installed at same depth and with same sub-layers as conventional macadam (base and binder course)

Maintenance

Minimal upkeep required to retain appearance and function

NatraTex Cotswold

Buff 1

Buff 2 (Classic)

Dense Grade Available

 
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Heavy Duty Available

 
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Fibre Enhanced Available

 
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Porous for SuDS Available

 
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Nominal Aggregate Size

6 or 10mm

6 or 10mm

Nominal Aggregate Type

Crushed Rock

Crushed Rock

How long to cure before being opened to traffic and footfall

Ideally overnight by up to 24 hours

Ideally overnight by up to 24 hours

Polymer Modified Binder

 
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Total Thickness

20-55mm

20-55mm