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Sheboygan County Protects County Road LL with VRAM

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By applying a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state departments of transportation can ensure their roads are less vulnerable to water that could otherwise seep into the voids. VRAM fills pavement voids in the longitudinal joints from the bottom up...
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October 12, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Sustainability

Building a Cleaner Future Through the Buy Clean Partnership

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The construction industry holds one of the highest industry carbon footprints, so it is important we enable best practices to reduce the carbon footprint we contribute.  A Carbon footprint is the total measure of greenhouse gases that are released into the atmosphere. Excess greenhouse gases are responsible for harmful climate...
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October 12, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Research and Studies , Specialty Products

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
In Case Studies

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
In Case Studies

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