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What Is the Difference Between Asphalt and Bitumen?
Asphalt and bitumen are closely related terms, but they do not mean the same thing. In everyday Australian conversation, people may use “bitumen” to describe a dark paved surface, while contractors and engineers use the words to refer to different materials. Understanding the distinction helps when comparing driveway options, planning repairs or discussing Brisbane driveway surfacing . In brief, bitumen is the sticky, petroleum-based binder that holds mineral aggreg