The last weblog was a brief overview regarding asphalt seal coats. This blog will specifically focus on asphalt fog seals. What are fogs seal and why are they used? A fog seal is a cost-effective maintenance option that can improve the life of the pavement by delaying the need for major maintenance or rehabilitation. A fog seal is a single... read more »
Unpaved roads are often composed of an aggregate mixture of gravel, rock, sand, local soils and other small particles. The change of seasons and local weather can often alter the relationship between these materials leading to problems with fugitive dust and roadbed degradation. An unpaved road that develops a washboard effect, significant potholes, ruts and shoulder erosion can prove hazardous... read more »
Having a truck, transportation vehicle, or other pieces of equipment break down can have a profound effect on any operation. This can prove to be exceedingly frustrating if it happens during peak season, or the vehicle in question played an important role in an ongoing project. If you don’t have an in-house mechanic, or your current maintenance staff is currently... read more »
Trucks, equipment, and vehicles play a wide range of roles in many road construction, transportation, and municipal operations throughout the country and the Pacific Northwest. Maintaining a truck or vehicle can be very important to the smooth flow of a project. When a truck is out of service, it can significantly hamper daily operations, lead to increased cost, or contribute... read more »
