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Three Perma-Zyme pails on a treated dirt road

4 min read

The Basics of Perma-Zyme

Perma-Zyme is a natural soil stabilizer that binds soil into a hard, concrete-like surface that resists water, erosion, and dust. So, how does it...

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Motor grader working with expansive clay soil

6 min read

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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Soil on an unpaved road that could need a CBR test

4 min read

The California Bearing Ratio Test (CBR) And How It Works

The California bearing ratio test (CBR) measures a given material’s strength. That’s a big deal because we need strong materials to make the roads,...

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Dirt road treated with Perma-Zyme

6 min read

How to Build Cost-Effective Rural Roads

Rural roads help people run businesses, transport goods, commute to work, access healthcare, and more. Yet despite their essential role, they’re...

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Perma-Zyme pails along a stabilized rural, dirt road

7 min read

10 Easy Steps To Build A Road With Perma-Zyme

For over 50 years, road construction experts worldwide have relied on Perma-Zyme, a powerful enzyme soil stabilizer that creates strong, long-lasting...

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Soil that could need an r-value test on an unpaved road

5 min read

Testing the R-Value of Soil

We need strong soils and aggregates to create safe, long-lasting roads and runways. R-value testing measures soil and aggregate strength to help...

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Collage of cement products, including pipes, shingles, sidewalks, driveways, bridges, and paving stones

6 min read

Soil Cement Stabilization And Other Uses of Cement

Cement is the second most-used material in the world (right after water), and if you tally it up by mass, it accounts for about half of all manmade...

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Eroded area alongside a field

6 min read

6 Tips for Road Erosion Control (And Why You Need It)

You’ve heard the saying, “The best defense is a good offense.” That’s true in sports and erosion control. We'll explore the root causes of soil...

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Three types of erosion including a collapsed road on a cliffside

5 min read

Types of Soil Erosion and Their Environmental Impact

Erosion occurs when rocks and soil break down or wash away. Communities and companies worldwide battle erosion daily—from roads collapsing to soil...

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Close-up of aggregate rocks

5 min read

What Is Aggregate Rock?

In simple terms, aggregates are rocks. However, they're more than that. Aggregate is a valuable resource for county road supervisors and private...

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