Magnesium and calcium chlorides are commonly used as dust suppressants on unpaved roads. These chloride compounds are used for dust control because they are hygroscopic and deliquescent…meaning that they have the ability to absorb moisture from the humid air. The absorbed moisture helps limit dust by keeping the surface of the road moist enough to hold the dust particles down... read more »
Earthbind® is considered to be an environmentally-friendly bio-based modified asphalt emulsion that is specifically made for dust control. Both Earthbind® 100 and Earthbind® Stabilizer can be used for dust control on unpaved roads. For aggregate roads, we recommend Earthbind Stabilizer or Earthbind 100 on roads with more of a soil/aggregate mixture. EnviRoad, LLC is the creator and manufacturer of Earthbind... read more »
As the holidays approach, so does the snowy weather. Although the season brings thoughts of tinsel and stuffing ourselves with favorite foods, it also brings worries of weather conditions and safe roads. Roads treated with EnviRoad products weather the winter better than non-treated roads. We offer materials to help sustain and keep the roads in working condition through changes in... read more »
Magnesium and calcium chloride are commonly used as a dust suppressant agent on unpaved roads in the western parts of the United States during the spring and summer. Likewise, chlorides are used extensively for deicing/anti-icing on paved roads during the winter. Chlorides are often used as a dust control agent since they are hygroscopic and deliquescent -- the ability to... read more »
Fugitive dust particles that are released by passing traffic and local weather conditions can cause several different complications. Beyond safety and respiratory health concerns, a dusty road is also at increased risk of suffering washboarding, potholes, and general deterioration of the road bed. In dry conditions, frequent water truck applications and chloride based dust control agents can often prove expensive... read more »
EnviRoad worked with Columbia County, Oregon last season to pave a portion of the Crown Zellerbach trail using Earthbind® Stabilizer - Recycled Asphalt. The portion of the trail was located on either side of Tony's Crossing - a bridge dedicated in the honor of Tony Hyde who was integral in laying the original 28.6 miles of Crown Zellerbach Trail. Columbia... read more »
In rural and agricultural areas, spring and summer is a time of frenetic activity. Many varied types of materials need to be transported in and out of unpaved and minimum maintenance roads. As plants grow and produce fruit, equipment and harvests often need frequent moving. All of this can cause wear and tear to an unpaved roadbed. Things like washboard... read more »
Since EnviRoad®'s parent company's inception in 1973, Blue Line Transportation has strived to keep our finger on the pulse of the road works and transportation industries. Throughout the course of the 1970s, our parent company hauled and applied chloride and lignin-based dust control agents for the Forest Service all throughout the Pacific Northwest. As the years rolled by, we continued... read more »
A stable roadbed not only provides convenience and longevity to the road, but it is also a cost-saving measure against future maintenance. Unpaved aggregate roads tend to develop subtle changes with weather, season and use. Frequent rainstorms can result in roadbed erosion while dry conditions can increase hazardous dust levels on the roadbed. EnviRoad® offers base-stabilization products like Earthbind® Stabilizer... read more »
The use of a prime coat is common in many bituminous pavement projects. A prime coat is meant to protect the subgrade road bed from the effects of water, excess moisture and weathering. Any significant moisture in the subgrade affects its strength and integrity. This can lead directly to early degradation of the road surface, or even outright failure. When... read more »