Are Recycled Roads the Future of Asphalt?
Highways made of recycled plastic? Recently a California company used recycled PET scrap in place of asphalt along a California highway. They used glycolysis to depolymerize PET scrap for use in an asphalt binder. The pavement it produces is stronger than...
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Asphalt Market Projected to Grow
Despite the economic crisis due to COVID-19, the asphalt market is projected to grow in 2020. Even with the novel coronavirus pandemic, the paving industry is projected to grow over 3.1% by the end of the year. This means...
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Which Repair is More Cost Effective?
Rout-and-seal or clean-and-seal? Which of these two pavement repairs is more cost-effective for your project? Recently a Minnesota company conducted a study on the longevity between the two methods for repairing asphalt pavement cracks. There are two techniques used...
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Moving to a Balanced Mix Design
The pavement industry is always looking for new ways to improve the roads we drive on every day. While asphalt is the most recycled product in the world, there are ways to improve it and the processes that are...
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Seven Thoughts on What’s Next
It is difficult in the construction world right now. The lack of skilled workers, ever-changing regulations, and an abundance of competition are making it difficult for contracting companies to get ahead. At this year’s Construction Summit in Las Vegas,...
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There’s More Beneath the Surface
Unless you are in the pavement industry, a lot of thought doesn’t typically go into what’s underneath our roads. However, a solid foundation is going to give you a surface that performs well. One of the most important parts...
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Paving Tips For Quality Asphalt Pavement
One of the things we know at DRYCO is that precision and efficiency don’t come from equipment alone – people make the difference. The team at DRYCO knows that careful planning and preparation will make your project be successful....
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Why It Helps To Work With a Pavement Professional
When you are a commercial property owner or manager, it is essential to have a maintenance program in place for your parking lot on your property. Parking lot maintenance can seem overwhelming at times, but it doesn’t have to...
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The Base to a Solid Road
Having a road with a strong foundation start there, the foundation. A road that will be in for the long all, starts with a road that has been properly designed and a properly constructed baselayer. Pavement doesn’t simply get...
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What is the Best Pavement Maintenance Plan?
Pavement maintenance can have a variety of meanings. From filling potholes to restriping to simple cleaning, maintaining your pavement is important for your property. At DRYCO, we want to ensure that you know of all the best ways to maintain...
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