November 5, 2019
Gravel roads are one of the worst roads that cause problems for travelers to be at. These types of roads are untreated roads with no surface protection. While gravel roads stay untreated, the dirt generation from such roads turns out to cause significant problems on the road. The dust from untreated gravel roads is often airborne in high quantity meaning that the dust ends up causing trouble in visibility on the road and hence traffic congestion.
These roads are not immune to winds and water, therefore, a small hit of any ends up subjecting to major erosions and potholes. Untreated gravel roads left untreated for a long time can come out as highly troublesome. Gravel roads need a good amount of treatment to avoid any catastrophes happening due to a bad road. In such situations, while others opt for more temporary solutions like water or covering materials, dust control polymers like that provided by EP&A Envirotac Inc. turn out the best permanent one-time solution to sort out any issue an untreated gravel road may cause.
Strengthen The Roads
Dust control solutions from EP&A Envirotac Inc. are best for controlling dust produced by untreated gravel roads since it is applied to the base of the road which provides immense strength to the road. This, therefore, helps prevent any sort of washout or potholes from occurring. The strength provided by the solution prevents the road from any wear and tear in any condition while extreme conditions do not wither the road with time. Do note that minor management is still required when it comes to maintaining the quality of the road.
Reduces Fugitive Airborne Dust
Dust emitted by untreated gravel roads harms human health and activities. Gravel roads on routes as well as on sites need care and proper control to prevent the dust from getting airborne because of the emission of PM 10/ PM 2.5 highly fatal elements released with the emission of fugitive airborne dust.
These elements tend to cause respiratory errors in human beings and living organisms. Dust control solutions are superb for preventing such problems since it provides tensile strength to the soil and road leaving back no dust that might harm the activity or health of humans.
Reduction in Soil Loss
Soil loss is a serious issue with untreated gravel roads. The withering away of land with heavy constructions and less nutrition to the land causes the soil to erode quite easily converting it to harmful dust. Dust-control polymers are great for treating this problem since these polymers help in bonding the soil particles together.
The particle bond provides heavy strength to the soil and helps in replenishing the nutrients back while the road stays strong as well. Through this process environment friendly polymers help to build strength of the soil against wind.
Builds A Safe Road
Dust control polymers from EP&A Envirotac Inc. are environment-friendly chemicals used on the sites and gravel roads to prevent any sort of wither and increase the load-bearing strength of the soil while reviving the nutrients of the soil underneath. The polymers used in such situations are great for the soil unlike any other method applied which ends up providing a temporary solution and demanding more human effort to it without reliability.
While on the other hand, dust control solutions are heavily efficient and focus on building a reliable base for gravel roads with much strength and durability. Hence, the roads thus created are safe to travel on with no risk of driving difficulties or health risks.
Water Penetration Reduction
Water penetration is a serious issue with untreated gravel roads, such roads have no durability or capability to withstand wear and tear. That is why they call out for good care and solutions that revive the soil and build strength back. Such roads are easily prone to water penetration therefore breakage of the road and unevenness.
This can be easily eliminated with the application of dust control solutions from EP&A Envirotac Inc. which promotes zero water penetration which results in stronger roads that would not turn to mud on water contact. These solutions also result in a harder road even when wet further promoting speedy and efficient work on the surface without a hassle.
Overall, the gravel road soil stabilization leads to a better quality of the soil. The road stabilization plus comprises of 55 to 60% active solids that are non-hazardous and non-corrosive. The polymers once used, eliminate the future requirement of maintenance. It works well with the in-situ soils and increases the strength and moisture resistance of roads. It improves the site efficiency and usefulness of the road during the wet weather. The road stabilization plus is an environmentally safe and successful product that delivers outstanding results.
Applications - Dust Control & Soil Stabilization Products
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