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VRAM on State Road 63

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Studies have shown that longitudinal joints in pavements are often the weakest areas of a road. Typically the joints are low in density, high in voids and thus are highly permeable. These areas become conduits to air and water infiltration which leads to damage and premature pavement failure.(1) (more…)
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Meet the J-Band Team: Jim Cunningham

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Name: Jim Cunningham Title: Field Support Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band since 2014. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Supporting field projects. What goals do you have for J-Band? I hope to help to continue to grow...
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Oakland County Michigan Finds Success Using VRAM

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Used since 2002 and now across 19 states, J-Band has a proven track record of delivering longer road life, while also offering an impressive return on investment. Developed at the laboratories of Heritage Research Group, J-Band is applied during the road construction process just below the final layer of asphalt...
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Meet the J-Band Team: Vince Venturella

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Name: Vince Venturella Title: Specialty Products Area Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band for 2 years. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Everyone on our team has a “customer-centric” attitude. What goals do you have for J-Band? I...
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InDOT (Rush County) finds success with VRAM on SR-44

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Since 2002, J-Band has been setting a new standard across many states as a proven approach that protects centerline joints from premature failure. Asphalt Material's J-Band product is a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM). This particular project took place in May of 2021 in central Indiana between the towns of...
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Meet the J-Band Team: Andrew Eicher

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Name: Andrew Eicher Title: Research Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band for 5 years. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Working with everyone on the team to improve and grow J-Band and other specialty products. I've gained valuable...
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