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 Reclamation
A PRODUCT WITH MANY APPLICATIONS
 CONSIDER PAVEMENT RECLAMATION

"The roads in my town all have excellent profile and sound, strong bases." If you can make this statement, then don't read any further. More than likely, though, some of your roads have severe rutting, extensive cracking, a parabolic shape that makes plowing and maintenance difficult, and expensive or insufficient width or strength for those growing traffic volumes. Did cracks reappear quickly after a costly overlay was put down? If so, then you should consider full depth pavement reclamation.

Reclamation economically repairs serious surface and base deficiencies by recycling your roadway into a strong, dense, stabilized base.

ABOUT THE PROCESS

Beginning with pulverization, equal portions of pavement and base are broken into pieces 3" or smaller by ALL STATES' Caterpillar RR-350B traveling rotary reclaimer. While capable of grinding pavement up to 13" deep, our machine usually works in the 6" to 8" range. Controlled depth of cut prevents poor base materials from entering into the recycled mix. If needed, material can be removed or added after the initial grinding.

Blending in additives, shaping, and compacting follow. Our additive of choice is a 35% solution of liquid calcium chloride (CaCl2). ALL STATES' distributor sprays 0.8 to 1.0 gallon per square yard in two separate applications. Once 0.5 to 0.75 gal of CaCl2 per sq. yd is sprayed onto the reclaimed base, a second pass with the reclaimer thoroughly blends the recycled road. The mix is carefully graded to your specifications, compacted with a vibratory roller and capped with 0.2 to 0.3 gallon of CaCl2 per sq. yd.

CaCl2, a critical part of the process, facilitates compaction by maintaining optimal moisture content. By binding fines to aggregates, CaCl2 eliminates dust for faster and denser compaction. It also improves the adhesion between the base and wearing surface. In the long run, your road has a stronger base, reduced frost heaving potential, and a smoother riding surface, all of which translates into an extended life.

MANY ADVANTAGES OF RECLAIMING

Reclamation has broad appeal because it allows you to:

  • Recycle 100% of existing materials
  • Complete the work on site to avoid material heating, mixing, or hauling costs
  • Eliminate potential reflective cracking on new overlays
  • Realign and correct grade and cross section deficiencies
  • Restore curb reveal and proper drainage
  • Maintain traffic flow during construction
  • Quickly complete major road construction
  • Build a stronger base to withstand heavier traffic loads
  • Upgrade gravel roads before adding a new surface
  • Opt for less expensive riding surfaces such as chip seals
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    By selecting ALL STATES' full depth reclamation process you choose a cost effective alternative for long term improvement to your roadway system.