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 »
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 »
Counties, cities, municipalities and private contractors rely on their tankers when the summer season hits to haul asphalt emulsions and dust control fluids. With many of these substances, impurities can alter their long-term effectiveness. A tank trailer that was once used for calcium or magnesium chloride might still have trace amounts, creating an opportunity to contaminate other emulsions that may... read more »
