As of April 16, 2025, INDOT has released a state design memo specifying the use of Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) for Asphalt Paving in...
Paving Indiana’s Future: VRAM Joins the State Spec
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longitudinal joint sealant Articles
How Springfield, Illinois’s SR-29 Has Stood the Test of Time
How often are you repairing major roads? After years of wear and tear and damage from the elements, longitudinal joints are typically the first part...
Sealing Joints Between Asphalt-Concrete Interfaces
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...
Over 20 years of J-Band Preserving Roads with Evergreen Roadworks
The Need for a Longitudinal Joint Sealant Every road is built with significant weak points where water can more easily permeate the pavement...
J-Band Fortifies the Centerline of SR-41 in Adams County, OH
Road experts agree that the most vulnerable part of pavement is the center longitudinal joint. When facing natural elements and tension stress, voids …
LJS Project is Successful in Effingham County, Illinois
A void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), more commonly known as a longitudinal joint sealant (LJS), is gaining momentum in the state of...
VRAM Extends the Life of IL-1 in Crawford County, ILย
All road experts know that the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint. Elements such as air, water and dust work their way...
How VRAM Enhanced the Durability of US-150 in Mansfield, ILย
Since 2002, Asphalt Materials (AMI)ย has been committed to increasing the lifespan of roads as well as safety through its J-Bandยฎ product. J-Bandยฎย is...
A Successful VRAM Application on IL-48
Written by Naarah Holloway Everyone in the road construction industry knows that the longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to...
The Path to Success in Jersey County with VRAM Technology
Written by Naarah Holloway By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state...
J-Band ยฎ Solves Longitudinal Joint Issues in Delaware Countyย
Written by Naarah Holloway At Asphalt Materials, we understand that longitudinal joint deterioration has long been a problem for engineers,...
How J-Bandยฎ Saves Time, Money, and Lives for Englewood, Ohio
Since 2002, J-Bandยฎ has been helping roads last longer. As a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) it is a materials approach and is unlike other...