Author: Olivia Kortepeter

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In Business , Great Asphalt Moments , Infrastructure

How J-Band Revolutionizes Road Construction by Fixing Longitudinal Joint Failure

Truck drives down the road, spraying J-Band on the centerline
https://youtu.be/wpk66c6BCk8?si=oAjy6aaYDwx2Ix3Y For decades, road managers have tried to find a reliable fix for the consistent weakness in the center of every road. Over time, longitudinal construction joints are the first part of the pavement to crack and fail. Topical solutions have not been able to address the issue completely and...
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January 27, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Great Asphalt Moments

Unique High-Value Lot Preservation at Barber Motorsports Park

lot preservation with J-Band
In Birmingham, Alabama, Barber Motorsports Park is a monumental destination for motorsports enthusiasts. The 880-acre park is home to the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum and multipurpose racing facilities, complete with a track, proving ground and an off-road course.  Year-round, the track hosts events such as the IndyCar Series, Grand-Am, Pirelli...
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January 24, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Great Asphalt Moments , Industry News , Our Applicators

Grant County, Indiana Wins APAI Quality Asphalt Pavement Award for Innovative Excellence

Two men pose with their award in front of Evergreen's trade show booth
When it comes to infrastructure, quality is non-negotiable. This year, Grant County, Indiana earned recognition at the respected Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI) Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards. The county’s winning project on Wheeling Pike Road exemplified excellence in craftsmanship, innovation and expertise. Selected from a competitive pool of nominees,...
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January 17, 2025 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Infrastructure , Specialty Products

Sealing Joints Between Asphalt-Concrete Interfaces

VRAM is placed along the edge shoulder of a concrete lane so the asphalt-concrete interface can be sealed
Whenever asphalt pavement is laid along a concrete surface, such as a concrete lane, shoulder or curb, it is crucial to obtain a good bond. Bonding hot mix asphalt (HMA) to concrete is challenging as the HMA can pull away from the concrete creating an opening at the interface. These...
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December 20, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Specialty Products

Preserving Longitudinal Joints: Kalamazoo Gets VRAM Too

truck paved VRAM
Longitudinal joint deterioration has posed a continual issue for engineers, applicators, and the communities we live in. When longitudinal joints fail, the rest of the pavement is soon to follow, leading to unplanned road maintenance at significant cost and risk to agencies and the public.   Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) was...
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December 16, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter
In Case Studies , Project Reviews

7 Years Later: VRAM Preserves an Otherwise Cracked Longitudinal Joint 

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For decades, road managers have been plagued by a problem with no effective solution. As sure as death and taxes, longitudinal joints have been the first part of a pavement to fail. This failure inevitably leads to unplanned road maintenance and eventual pre-mature reconstruction.   In 2002, some of the leading...
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December 13, 2024 by Olivia Kortepeter