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Calculate your savings.

J-Band® has been protecting the centerline on DOT roads since 2002. Over the years, DOTs using J-Band have shared their savings and successes to calculate ROI and life extension learnings. This calculator was built using actual data of several midwestern states using J-Band.

Step 1: Inputs

Begin by entering the costs in your region in the gray box. If you don't know the costs, use our auto-generated numbers.

Step 2: Enter Your Current Treatment

In the first calculator section, enter your life cycle treatment plan for a given road section. Include year applied and type of treatment. Notice the cost calculations along the right. We’ve preloaded a common treatment plan for your, but feel free to adjust it to better match your needs.

Step 3: Compare

Compare your treatment plan against our preloaded a common J-Band treatment plan for your ease. This treatment plan is a common recommendation we make. You can edit or modify our plan as needed.

Inputs
Use the auto-populated inputs or enter your costs and figures below to represent the costs and expectations of your network.
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Traditional
Year of Treatment
Treatment
Cost / Mile
Present
Value
+ ADD ROW
Cost with Traditional Treatment
Net Present Value
vs.
Discount Rate: The discount rate is the interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows in a discounted cash flow analysis.
Total Project Cost for Typical Mill & Fill: Indicate the cost per mile for a standard mill & fill rehabilitation. Make sure to include all costs associated with the project. A good source is a recent overlay project total awarded cost divided by the length of the project.
Joint Seal/Route & Seal: Indicate the cost per linear foot of sealing the centerline joint.
Micro Surfacing: Indicate your cost per linear foot of micro surfacing over the centerline.
Inlay/Slot Paving: Indicate your cost per linear foot to mill and inlay or slot pave over the centerline.
J-Band: The average cost per linear foot of J-Band. For a formal estimate or evaluation of your pavements’ life cycle cost, contact a J-Band expert.
Year of Treatment: Indicate the age of your road when the treatment is performed. Input using whole numbers (year 1, year 5, etc) rather than calendar years. For treatments performed during new construction, indicate Year 0.
Present Value/Mile: This figure represents the future cost of this treatment, discounted to reflect present day dollars, per mile, by treatment.
Net Present Value: This figure represents the sum of the future cost of all treatments to the roadway, discounted to reflect present day dollars.
Year of Treatment
Treatment
Cost / Mile
Present
Value
+ ADD ROW
Cost with J-Band
Net Present Value
Results
For every dollar invested
in J-Band, you would save:
Total Savings
with J-Band:

Trusted by Communities Nation-Wide

"We’re looking forward to using VRAM again on the NCAT Test Track as a preservation tool to improve future longitudinal joints.​"

Nathan Moore, P.E.
Nathan Moore, P.E.

Assistant Director for NCAT Test Track Research​

"UDOT calculated $335,775 cost avoidance for just 2.5 miles of the VRAM test road.​"

UDOT
UDOT

2025 Innovation and Efficiencies Report​

"Longitudinal joint performance is improved with the use of void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM). This product makes the joint more impermeable to water."

Phil Blankenship PE, MSCE​
Phil Blankenship PE, MSCE​

Owner & President of BATT Labs​

"Investment in J-Band is critical for the longevity of the asphalt."

Robbie Robinson
Robbie Robinson

Technical Marketing Manager – Associated Asphalt​

"Products like VRAM help us extend the life of our pavements and spend less money on maintenance​ further down the line."

Justin Schneck
Justin Schneck

County Engineer for Morgan County, IN​

"Samples taken from the VRAM section show improved density compared to those taken from the non-VRAM control section of the same project. It is anticipated that reducing air voids with VRAM will extend the life of the asphalt by up to 4 to 5 years."

UDOT
UDOT

2025 Innovation and Efficiencies Report​

"By using a VRAM for this project, we’re investing now to avoid expensive maintenance along longitudinal joints later. Specifically, we anticipate it will promote a better concrete-asphalt bond and keep the pavement from pulling away from that curb."

Matt Manthey
Matt Manthey

Pavement Management Supervisor for the City of Mesa, AZ

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