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Four Years Later, US-30 in Bucyrus, Ohio Still Stands Strong 

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J-Band®, Asphalt Material Inc.’s (AMI) void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), has been successfully used in states across the Midwest to optimize tax dollars, reduce maintenance, and save lives. By investing in J-Band you can have longer-lasting roads that in turn reduce the amount of time your workers are exposed to...
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A Successful VRAM Project Review on U.S. Route 6, in Henry County, Ohio

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The longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to fail because the joint is one of the most permeable parts of the road, and therefore, vulnerable to air, water and dust. These elements work their way down through the joint causing deterioration, cracking, and can create potholes...
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The Future of Rumble Strips: Innovative Materials for Enhanced Durability

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Drivers are distracted now more than ever. Whether it be falling asleep behind the wheel or texting while driving, drivers are not paying attention to the roads. So, it is important to invest in a proven safety tool, centerline rumble strips (CLRS). Though rumble strips save lives, they may reduce...
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Toledo’s Busiest Street Remains Well-Protected After Five Years

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Before the centerline of a road is created, J-Band® can help save three of the most important things to any engineer, applicator or community: time, money and lives. J-Band is Asphalt Materials, Inc.’s (AMI) void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM). It extends the life of pavements by as much as five...
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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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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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