Author: Zoe Buhl

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VRAM Saves Time, Money, & Lives in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

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Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a road’s most permeable part, air and water work down through the voids in the joint causing it to deteriorate, crack and pothole. And when the longitudinal joint fails, the rest of the...
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October 9, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
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Successful VRAM Application on SR-62 in Licking County, Ohio 

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Written by Naarah Holloway Did you know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint? This is due to the joint being vulnerable to elements such as water and air. The elements work their way through the joint through a gap which causes the joint...
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October 3, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
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VRAM Strengthens Rice Lake Road in St. Louis County, MN

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Project Summary   The longitudinal joints in pavements are often the weakest points of a road, but applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction fills the pavement voids and reduces the joint’s vulnerability to the elements and permeability. This ultimately leads to stronger, safer, and more...
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September 28, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
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Raising Awareness for Suicide Prevention

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Story Provided by Ashlyn Halstead (Milestone Contractors) September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This is an important time and reminder to recognize those who have been affected by suicide, to create awareness, and build a support system for those in need. It’s essential to remember that there are resources available...
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September 25, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
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VRAM Application in Ottawa County, Ohio

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Pavement preservation due to longitudinal joint cracking has been a recurring problem for a long time. Not only is this an issue for road construction engineers, but for applicators, drivers, and those that live in the community.   J-Band®, Asphalt Material Inc.’s void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), significantly reduces air voids...
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September 22, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
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A Career in Road Construction: National Tradesmen Day

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National Tradesmen Day is celebrated on the third Friday of September each year. A tradesman is someone who has acquired skills through an apprenticeship, vocational training, and/or education. Such people can be found in the construction industry, carpentry, maintenance, plumbing, electricity, and so much more. Skilled trades are the foundation of life...
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September 15, 2023 by Zoe Buhl