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J-Band ® Solves Longitudinal Joint Issues in Delaware County 

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At Asphalt Materials, we understand that longitudinal joint deterioration has long been a problem for engineers, applicators, and the commuUnlike other treatments, VRAM is a materials approach that significantly reduces air voids in longitudinal joints. J-Band® is Asphalt Materials’ VRAM product.  J-Band® is a materials approach and is applied prior...
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July 28, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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VRAM Continues to Help MDOT “Fix the Damn Roads” in Michigan

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Project Summary  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s consistent investments to “fix the damn roads” (#FTDR) reminds us of the importance of using innovative technology to build longer-lasting, safer roads. By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state departments of transportation...
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July 27, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
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Happy Air Traffic Control Day

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National Air Traffic Control Day, July 6, is a day to recognize and appreciate the men and women who work hard to keep us safe in the skies! Air traffic controllers are responsible for ensuring safe flights by navigating, monitoring, and guiding aircrafts around airports throughout the United States. The...
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July 6, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
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VRAM Still Protecting Roads in Indiana More Than 4 Years After Initial Construction

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I-65 Whitestown, Indiana Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a road’s most permeable part, this joint is susceptible to the elements. Air and water work down through this gap causing the joint to deteriorate, crack, and pothole. And when...
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June 1, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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J-Band® Still Protects Edgerton, OH Roads 4 Years After Initial Construction

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VRAM Helps Longitudinal Joints Last Longer Did you know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint? This joint is susceptible to damage caused by water and air. When water and air enter deep into the joint, it causes the joint to deteriorate with cracks...
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June 1, 2023 by Naarah Holloway
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VRAM Still Paying Dividends for I-81 in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania

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Why VRAM is Like an Insurance Policy for Agencies? When identifying the weakest points in a pavement, longitudinal joints tend to stand out. This is due to the voids and connected voids, which cause the joints to be vulnerable to the elements, such as air and water. When the elements...
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May 26, 2023 by Hannah McFarland