Is the future of re-sheeting unsealed roads viable any more?
Re-sheeting was once the norm when maintaining unsealed roads.
As the challenge of sourcing good materials continues to rise, there are several factors to consider when evaluating the real cost of re-sheeting.
1. Repeated heavy truck loading to the section being re-sheeted often leads to deterioration of the council roads leading to the road being maintained. This is often referred to as chasing your own tail and is not financially sustainable.
2. As gravel pits continue to close for environmental and other reseasons, the purchase of material and cost of transport to sites becomes more expensive. Heavy trucking routes are then extended, resulting in further cost to road authorities.
One of the many reasons for importing new material is to overlay clay which softens when wet, making driving dangerous. These sections then require ongoing maintenance to meet service intervention levels.
Many councils have adopted a new practise to rejuvenate their existing road materials without bringing in new material, and at almost half the cost of re-sheeting.
The solution decreases the need for maintenance grading by an average of four to six times.
The outcome is an unsealed road that requires less maintenance, performs better in wet weather, and produces less dust in the dry by utilising existing clayey or higher PI materials.
The road maintains shape and saves the damage caused by heavy truck movements to council roads both sealed and unsealed.
Studies reveal this is easily achievable when using PolyCom Stabilising Aid, an environment and occupational health and safety compliant product.
For financially sustainable unsealed road outcomes contact Earthco Projects on 1800 790 907 or visit PolyCom Stabilising Aid roadmaker.com.au for more information without obligation.
An experienced team member will work on site with your crew to ensure the best results.
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