Introduction Micro-surfacing is one of the most rapid methods for asphalt maintenance, which is widely used across Western Canada. The process itself is a mixture of polymer-modified asphalt emulsion, 100% manufactured aggregates, Portland cement, water, and liquid additives. A mixture is made based on technical specifications and laboratory mix design. Because it sets so fast, […]
What is a Fog Seal? Fog seal is a maintenance treatment where a thin, misty coating of asphalt emulsion is applied over a surface of existing asphalt pavement—also known as “fogging.” The low-cost process extends pavement life and delays costly repairs or full rehabilitation. Fog seals serve several important functions: they rejuvenate aged and oxidized […]
Intro Asphalt is a versatile material widely used for paving roads, driveways, and parking lots due to its cost-efficiency, durability, and visual appeal. However, not all asphalt is the same. There are different types of asphalt that serve specific purposes and are applied differently. In this article, we will explore the Hot Mix Asphalt vs. […]
Intro Cold mix asphalt, like hot mix asphalt, is a mix of aggregates; the mix is done with the addition of cutback or emulsion of bitumen. It finds application on roads carrying low traffic volume or rural areas. Cold mix asphalt is produced by emulsification of bitumen with water and an emulsifier, mixing with aggregates […]
Intro Bitumen is a highly flexible product used in most industries and areas of the construction sector. Depending on the manufacturing process, it may be classified into several types, mostly oxidized bitumen and penetration bitumen. These two types are excessively different in characteristics, performance, and application areas. In this article, we will be comparing the […]
Australian Grade Bitumen C600 Description Australian Grade Bitumen C600 is a highly rigid bitumen grade with the ability to resist extreme stress and high temperatures. It is ideal for very severe environments such as major highways, industrial roads, and areas exposed to high-intensity heat and heavy traffic because of its stiffness, which provides superior resistance […]
Description of Cutback Bitumen SC-70 Cutback bitumen SC-70 is a mixture of bitumen and kerosene, used to reduce the viscosity of bitumen in road pavements. This reduces the bitumen’s viscosity, aiding in the construction of seal coats. The cutback agent evaporates from the seal coat, becoming a negligible component a few months after application. However, […]
what is Anionic Bitumen Emulsion RS-2? Anionic Bitumen Emulsion RS-2 is a specialized emulsion with unique properties suitable for various applications. It is classified based on breaking characteristics, with rapid-setting emulsions for surface dressing and medium or slow-setting emulsions for blending with aggregates. Rapid-setting emulsions are not suitable for mixing with aggregates due to their […]
The first difference between caustic soda flakes and liquid caustic soda is their appearance. In this article, we want to talk more about the difference between these two products. Description Caustic soda, a vital chemical in many industries, is manufactured and marketed in two forms: solid caustic soda flakes and liquid caustic soda. Each form […]
It is usually divided into two heads, namely semi-refined and full-refined. The basic difference between the two types is in the intensity of processing and, hence all other characteristics concerning them. Semi-refined paraffin wax Semi-refined paraffin wax is less refined and, therefore, contains a much higher oil content, which normally ranges between 1% and 10%. […]
