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Soil Classifications & How to Use Them
Soil classifications are the key to construction, engineering, and agriculture. Knowing your soil type tells you how to use and improve it. And...
Clay
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What Soil Amendments Are & How to Choose Them
Soil amendments are materials that can improve earth’s strength, quality, or other properties. There are hundreds of soil amendments available, which...
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How Does Substrata Evaluate My Soil?
Most soils work great with Perma-Zyme, and they each work a little differently based on their composition. So, we offer free evaluations to help you...
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How & Why We Do Sieve Analysis Tests
Sieve analysis tests help classify soil on a jobsite so contractors and engineers can better gauge how it will hold up to the job they want it to do....
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Top 7 Questions People Ask About Perma-Zyme
Perma-Zyme differs from traditional soil stabilizers, so people want to know how it works, what it can do, and how to use it. We’re here to answer...
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Optimum Moisture Content & How to Check It
Compaction is the most essential part of construction. It ensures that soil particles press close enough together to form a strong, load-bearing...
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What Are the Atterberg Limits & How Do You Find Them?
Soil’s Atterberg limits are essential to know for successfully constructing roads, buildings, and other projects. But, they’re about as clear as mud...
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How to Build Low-Maintenance Roads on Clay Soil
Strong roads start with strong soil. When soil stays in place, the road’s surface lasts longer and stays safer. The trouble is that the soil in many...
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Clay 101: Characteristics, Types, Pros, Cons, & Construction Tips
Working with clay soil is tough for any project—from county roads to multi-acre drilling pads to small home gardens. To succeed, you must understand...