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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...
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7 Reasons to Use Perma-Zyme for Dirt Road Construction
Dirt roads make up nearly one-third of public roads in America, and that’s not counting the millions of miles of private dirt roads.1 With so many...
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Enzyme Soil Stabilization for Roads in the Southwest U.S.
All across the American Southwest, counties and companies maintain thousands of miles of unpaved roads. They’ve got their work cut out for them: this...
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How to Stabilize Soil in Cold Climates With Perma-Zyme
Road stabilization in cold climates is challenging. From the shorter construction season to ferocious freeze-thaw cycles, finding a soil stabilizer...
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7 Factors That Affect the Cost of Applying Perma-Zyme
One of the most common questions people ask us is, “How much does Perma-Zyme cost?” The answer is that it depends on your project, but don’t worry....
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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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Different Cement Types and How They're Made
Cement is a key ingredient in concrete and other construction materials, and over a dozen different cement types exist. Together, we’ll explore what...
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What's Calcium Chloride, and Should You Use It for Dust Control?
Dust plagues unpaved roads, reducing visibility, safety, and air quality. It can even kill plants and scratch cars and buildings. It’s not good for...
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Lime vs. Limestone Rock: Types and Uses of Each
Lime comes from limestone rock and serves as a popular soil stabilizer with many applications. You can use it for everything from growing vegetables...
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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...