Perma-Zyme started as a road stabilizer, and that's still its most popular use after more than 50 years. But, Perma-Zyme can do even more. Our customers have used Perma-Zyme around the world for everything from private garden paths to heavy industries like mining, logging, and agriculture.
In this article, you’ll explore 16 ways to use Perma-Zyme for projects other than roads. They are:
We’ll also let you in on the one project you shouldn’t use Perma-Zyme for—and why. So, let’s get started.
Perma-Zyme is designed to support the weight of traffic from vehicles, equipment, people, and animals—not the weight of buildings. Building foundations require contractors to meet very particular specifications, so it’s better to use concrete for those projects.
With that out of the way, let’s talk about all the incredible ways you can use Perma-Zyme!
Oil and gas drilling are high-risk operations. You can't afford to let shifting soil damage your facilities, equipment, or the environment—or worse, harm your workers and nearby communities.
Perma-Zyme works to prevent erosion, protecting your drilling equipment and pipelines. It also strengthens native soil as much as 13 times to support the weight of wellheads, oil pumpjacks, gas production units, water tanks, and heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
Utility infrastructure includes power plants, power substations, transmission towers, transformers, natural gas and petroleum pipelines, waste transfer stations, wastewater treatment centers, and more.
All utility infrastructure requires stable soil to support it. And Perma-Zyme is the perfect soil stabilizer for the job! Utility companies trust Perma-Zyme to help them operate with minimal maintenance to their workspaces and roads. One application lasts 10 years or more, with little to no maintenance.
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Parking areas are crucial for heavy industries, commercial areas, farms, and even private homes. Whether you’re parking light passenger vehicles or massive equipment, you need a soil stabilizer that can handle the weight and traffic.
Our customers rely on Perma-Zyme because of its strength. Treating the soil to a depth of just six inches sustains passenger vehicle traffic, while a depth of 12 inches creates high-quality unpaved parking areas for heavy vehicles. A single Perma-Zyme treatment eliminates major surface issues like potholes, ruts, and washboarding in parking lots.
From shipping containers to earthmoving equipment and more, heavily weighted objects tend to sink into soil and damage it. Perma-Zyme creates a durable load-bearing surface that’s smooth and hard like concrete, so it prevents sinking. It can also handle the weight of heavy vehicle traffic, like semis and haul trucks, that enter storage areas to retrieve items.
Technically, Perma-Zyme isn’t intended as a dust suppressant; it's a soil hardener. However, it still works as a dust suppressant. Perma-Zyme creates a hard, concrete-like surface that locks in soil particles, so fewer particles can escape as dust. That’s good news, since dust control is crucial to health and safety.
Some customers use Perma-Zyme solely as a dust suppressant, and they get great results, even though that isn't its intended purpose.
Solar farms can especially benefit from Perma-Zyme for dust control. When dust coats solar panels, they can't process as much sunlight as effectively as they should. Reducing dust with Perma-Zyme improves energy generation efficiency.
Another way solar farms benefit from Perma-Zyme? Solar pads! These large, bare, earthen areas are where energy contractors construct their solar panels. All those heavy panels can break down soil—as can traffic from heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles that come onsite for construction and maintenance.
Perma-Zyme stabilizes multiple square acres of soil, so it can safely support the panels and equipment solar energy contractors need to do the job. Just be sure to consider drainage when you stabilize a large area: Perma-Zyme makes soil nearly impermeable to water, so you’ll need drainage ditches and other features to control rainwater runoff.
Slopes and embankments erode faster than flat land because rain and snowmelt run down their steep grades, washing away soil and rock. Perma-Zyme counteracts erosion by making the soil almost totally impermeable, so water can’t wash it away. It works for many types of slopes, including:
First, a cliff is not a slope. For Perma-Zyme to work effectively, you must be able to compact the soil—so the slope must be accessible to compacting equipment.
Second, for slopes that see vehicle traffic, it’s crucial to fully compact the soil during the Perma-Zyme application to prevent washboarding later on.
Whether you're operating a small, rural airport or you own a private, unpaved airstrip, you can use Perma-Zyme to transform soft soil into a smooth, concrete-like runway for takeoffs and landings.
Perma-Zyme is compatible in all climates—making it ideal for runways in arid deserts, mountain vacation homes, and remote arctic villages. Just be sure to follow the temperature guidelines: apply Perma-Zyme when the temperature will stay between 40°F and 115°F for at least 72 hours. Colder weather could slow down the enzymes, and hot weather could destroy them, rendering the treatment ineffective.
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Driveways are technically roads, but since most folks don't think of them that way, we’re including them here. Just like any road, your driveway will benefit from Perma-Zyme.
Perma-Zyme prevents dirt and gravel from washing away and greatly reduces dust on unpaved driveways. For paved driveways, Perma-Zyme turns native soil into a strong subbase so you can avoid hauling aggregate and use a thinner asphalt topcoat—saving you time and money. Best of all, results last over a decade with minimal maintenance.
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Livestock erodes soil simply by walking or laying on it, permanently damaging your facilities. So, what should you do? Most people keep soft, native soil in areas where livestock spend most of their time, since that’s healthier than standing on hard surfaces all day. However, temporary high-traffic areas like short-term corrals, loading chutes, and training facilities are ideal for Perma-Zyme treatments.
Perma-Zyme forms a hard, concrete-like surface that increases the longevity of your facilities. It also keeps livestock safe by providing a smooth, clean walking surface—instead of a muddy, slippery, or dusty one.
One customer used Perma-Zyme to create a smooth, long-lasting surface in his riding arena, giving his horses safe, level footing. Then, he topped it off with a layer of sand and lime for a comfortable cushion.
Perma-Zyme effectively seals pond and lake beds so they won’t lose water over time. Apply Perma-Zyme when constructing a new water feature, or use it to repair existing lakes and ponds that are leaking.
Perma-Zyme works for decorative lakes and ponds for business and residential properties, as well as recreational fishing ponds. Farmers can even use Perma-Zyme to construct livestock ponds because it’s non-toxic and non-hazardous. In fact, over 70% of the ingredients in Perma-Zyme are food grade.
Fun fact: The Lakes of Sahara in Las Vegas used Perma-Zyme to line their premier water feature, the Lake Sahara, in the 1970s.
Everyone loves a good golf game, but unstable soil conditions mar the course. Stabilize key areas with Perma-Zyme—even paved golf cart paths. You can turn native soil into a strong subbase, so it won’t shift under the pavement. It’ll look well-kept and last for over a decade.
You might be surprised to know that some paved Perma-Zyme roads have lasted for over 30 years, like this one in Emery, Utah. So, your paved path could easily last just as long!
You work hard to make your home or business look how you want. So, it’s frustrating when weather and soil conditions negatively impact your property’s appearance. Prevent unattractive and even dangerous erosion with Perma-Zyme to keep your property safe and beautiful.
Keep in mind, Perma-Zyme makes a very hard surface, so you’ll need a tiller (not just a shovel) to break up treated soil later. Additionally, leave some untreated soil around plants to allow growth.
Perma-Zyme isn't all business; it works for recreational areas like RV pads and campsites, too! Muddy campsites and rutted, unpaved RV pads drain the fun out of camping. But with Perma-Zyme, parks and forest areas can provide easy access for guests. And if you own an RV, you can build an RV pad on your property that won't get muddy, dusty, or rutted.
Dedicated individuals may slog through muddy, unpaved trails, but other people need more accessibility. Perma-Zyme creates a smooth, concrete-like surface that's accessible for people who have mobility issues. After all, everyone deserves the chance to enjoy nature!
Additionally, Perma-Zyme helps stabilize trails that are eroding due to weak soil or poor weather, so people have safer recreational areas to enjoy.
You can even use Perma-Zyme to create paved paths and sidewalks. Simply treat the soil with Perma-Zyme and let it cure for 72 hours. Then, apply concrete or asphalt using standard procedures for that material. You'll construct an immovable, impermeable subbase that lasts for over a decade with minimal maintenance.
Many playgrounds have huge ruts under the swings and slides, so weather limits their use. And like other recreational areas, playgrounds are often inaccessible to children with physical impairments.
Stabilize community playgrounds with Perma-Zyme to ensure that all children can play safely—without worrying about ruts, mud, or weather. For safety, add a layer of sand or other cushioning material on top so kids can run and jump on a soft surface.
Perma-Zyme has more than a dozen unique uses besides building roads. Heavy industries, commercial businesses, governments, and private property owners use it for all types of projects. From stabilizing oil drilling pads to creating accessible playgrounds, the possibilities are endless with this unique enzyme soil stabilizer.
So, what will you use Perma-Zyme for? Contact us to talk about how you can use Perma-Zyme to level up your next project.
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