Author: Madeline Freeman

The J-Band Blog

In Case Studies , Research and Studies

J-Band Continues to Protect Harvard Road in Berkley, Michigan, 5+ Years After Application

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J-Band ®, an Asphalt Materials Inc. (AMI) product, has been proven to extend the lifespan of pavement by as much as five years. Developed by Heritage Research Group (HRG), J-Band is a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) that, when applied before a hot mix asphalt (HMA), rises with heat, filling...
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January 17, 2024 by Madeline Freeman
In Research and Studies , Rumble Strips

J-Band Annual Review: Currie Road in Novi, Michigan Two Years Later

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Asphalt Materials Inc.’s (AMI) product, J-Band® is a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) used to protect the road’s centerline joint. Applied before hot mix asphalt (HMA), J-Band migrates upwards once HMA is laid, filling air voids that could entrap air and water. These elements have the ability to significantly shorten...
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December 18, 2023 by Madeline Freeman
In Case Studies , Research and Studies

How VRAM Enhanced the Durability of US-150 in Mansfield, IL 

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Since 2002, Asphalt Materials (AMI) has been committed to increasing the lifespan of roads as well as safety through its J-Band® product. J-Band® is a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) that is applied on the eventual centerline joint, rising from the bottom up when a hot mix asphalt (HMA) is applied overtop. Our...
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December 13, 2023 by Madeline Freeman