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Soil stabilization (2)

Low-cost unpaved road built with Perma-Zyme soil stabilizer in Texas

8 min read

7 Tips to Lower the Cost of Building an Unpaved Road

Most rural counties construct unpaved roads because they’re far cheaper to build than paved roads. Contractors estimate that a two-lane, 24-foot wide...

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Solar farm maintenance worker checking panels

5 min read

8 Reasons to Use Perma-Zyme for Solar Farms

Solar farm operators must be mindful of which products they choose to control dust and maintain access roads. With so many toxic and unsustainable...

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Soil testing technician performing an Atterberg limits test

10 min read

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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Haul truck traversing a mine road that needs dust control

8 min read

Mag Chloride vs. Perma-Zyme: Which Is Better for Mining Dust Control?

The mining industry is facing stricter dust control requirements than ever, due to the Mine Safety and Health Administration regulations that took...

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Mining haul trucks

8 min read

10 Simple Steps to Treat Heavy Industrial Sites With Perma-Zyme

Perma-Zyme is a soil stabilizer that’s powerful enough to withstand heavy truck and equipment traffic, yet it’s 100% organic and eco-friendly. It...

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Collage of solar, mining, construction, wind, and other industries that use Perma-Zyme for soil stabilization

5 min read

How Heavy & Renewable Industries Use Perma-Zyme

Perma-Zyme is an eco-friendly soil stabilizer that’s powerful enough to handle even the toughest projects. It binds soil particles into a hard,...

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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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Lake Sahara is lined with Perma-Zyme to prevent leaks.

7 min read

13 Uses for Perma-Zyme (Besides Roads)

Perma-Zyme has been a popular stabilizer for unpaved roads and paved road subbases for more than 50 years, with customers in over 25 countries...

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Walker Road in Atlas Township, Michigan, before and after Perma-Zyme treatment

7 min read

How to Solve Your Biggest Unpaved Road Problems

Over 30% of American roads remain unpaved, mostly in rural areas.1 One major reason is cost: paving a two-lane road averages $2 to $3 million per...

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Collage of different soil stabilizers

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Pros & Cons of Different Soil Stabilizers

Soil stabilization is essential to build and maintain infrastructure. But with dozens of products on the market, which one should you use? Or, should...

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