What is Oxidized Bitumen? Oxidized Bitumen Export to Southeast Asia is increasingly important due to the region’s growing infrastructure needs. Oxidized bitumen, also known as blown bitumen, is a high-class product of the process in which air has been introduced into hot bitumen. This increases its softening point and resistance to water and chemical attack, […]
Intro of Blown Asphalt Blown Asphalt is produced by the Continuous or Staggered Blowing Process, where hot Penetration Grade Bitumen is blown in controlled conditions through the air in order to regulate oil content and oxidation. The resulting product has increased rubbery properties, making it more hard than its parent material. Blown Asphalt has overall […]
Intro Understanding the key differences in slurry seal vs. micro surfacing can help you choose the best pavement treatment for durability and performance. As asphalt ages and deteriorates, the treatment changes, resulting in higher treatment and repair costs. Luckily, micro surfacing and slurry sealing are pavement resurfacing techniques that can extend the life of your […]
What is Sealcoating? Seal coating is a method of protective maintenance to asphalt. The process entails putting a thin, liquid layer on top of the paved surface. It acts like a barrier in protecting the asphalt from potential UV rays damage, rain, snow, and different types of vehicle fluids. This seal coat application does not […]
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 […]
Description If you have any experience in road construction, you have certainly heard of the names Prime Coat and Tack Coat, but what are Tack Coat and Prime Coat? Both of these methods are based on bitumen and are used in road construction, but there is a lot of difference between Prime Coat, Bitumen, and […]
Intro Bitumen is a fundamental component in millions of road-construction and construction projects as an effective binder that endures over the years. Among the various types of bitumen available, cutback bitumen and bitumen emulsion stand out as two primary options. Each has distinct characteristics, applications, and benefits. Understanding their differences is crucial in selecting the […]
