Here at EnviRoad®, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each profession... read more »
Water is the biggest contributor to the deterioration of unpaved roads. Regardless whether it seeps in from above or below, water simply destroys roads. Besides rutting and eroding away an unsealed road surface, water causes the development of potholes. Problems with an unpaved road can quickly develop if there is no properly shaped crown and drainage ditches to shed rainwater.... read more »
Earthbind® Stabilizer is considered to be an environmentally-friendly, modified asphalt emulsion that is specifically engineered for base, sub-base, and sub-grade stabilization. Earthbind Stabilizer ships in a concentrated liquid form and is diluted with water for application purposes. For a stabilization process, the diluted Earthbind solution is incorporated and mechanically mixed into a soil/aggregate material…several inches in depth using a reclaimer/stabilizer.... read more »
In many parts of the West, magnesium and calcium chloride are commonly used as dust suppressant agents on unpaved roads during the dry months and for deicing on paved roads during the winter months. Like sodium chloride (table salt), both magnesium and calcium chlorides are salts. Magnesium or calcium chlorides are often used as dust control agents since they are... read more »
Water seems to be widely used by quarries to control dust on their haul roads. However, using water by itself may prove to be very temporary, inefficient and in many cases, futile. A more efficient approach is to use Earthbind® 100. There are various ways Earthbind® 100 can be used to manage fugitive dust on an active quarry haul road.... read more »
Although it's only September, the winter cold will be here before you know it. Along with the snow, ice, sleet, slush, cold rain and hail, there will be dangerous roads that are slippery or will suffer damage. If these are not taken care of, there is a risk of incomplete projects, inaccessible roadways and even accidents. Whether your roads have... read more »
Caltrans has completed the grinding and paving work on Interstate 80 from Sierra College Boulevard in Rocklin to the Rock Springs Undercrossing in Penryn. The $8.5 million project was supported with $975,000 in funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The 4.4-mile segment of I-80 was ground down and resurfaced with a... read more »
Earthbind® products are non-ionic emulsions that are specifically engineered for dust control, base stabilization, and/or alternative paving. Earthbind is shipped in liquid concentrate form and is diluted with water prior to application. Since Earthbind is an emulsion that is mixed with water for application purposes, it can be easily washed off vehicles and equipment while it is still wet before... read more »
Here at EnviRoad, we focus on providing great products for you and the environment around us. Earthbind® PRIME is a coat with the ability to bind and control dust on unpaved roads. Not only is it easily applicable, but it can be stored safely all while being environmentally-friendly. Read up on the latest overview of our Earthbind® Prime product and... read more »
Portland, OR – May 21, 2019, Blue Line Transportation a bulk commodities transportation and asphalt manufacturer, announces the hiring of Jack Dougherty as Director of Plant Operations. “I am excited to join such a great organization that focuses on producing quality products and delivering excellent customer service,” said Dougherty. “My years of experience in the emulsion and road construction industry... read more »