Gravel and dirt roads throughout Ohio take a beating year-round. Between heavy vehicle traffic, spring rains, summer heat, and freeze-thaw cycles in colder months, unpaved roads face constant pressure that leads to dust clouds, washboarding, loose aggregate, and potholes that seem to reappear no matter...
Dirt roads across Ohio take a steady beating from weather and traffic. One season brings washouts and soft spots, the next brings dust and loose gravel that never seems to stay in place. Keeping those surfaces stable often turns into a cycle of repeated grading...
Gravel and dirt roads across Michigan take a beating. If you’re responsible for maintaining them, you’ve likely dealt with washboarding that keeps coming back, dust that drifts into nearby properties, potholes that form after heavy traffic, and the constant strain of freeze thaw cycles. Over...
Calcium chloride is a highly effective deicing and dust control material known for its ability to attract moisture and generate heat as it dissolves. That makes it especially useful in a state like Michigan, where freezing temperatures, lake-effect snow, and fluctuating winter conditions create ongoing...
Calcium Chloride is refined from naturally occurring brine material. This material is relatively low in toxicity and should present no unusual hazards to environment under most circumstances. Calcium Chloride presents the same handling concerns as other inorganic chlorides, such as sodium chloride. Reasonable handling, care and...
Many of our customers turn to Full Depth Reclamation with Calcium Chloride as a better, cheaper and more effective means to rebuilding roads. If you have never done an FDR project, starting can sometimes seem overwhelming. Below is a basic breakdown of what Full Depth...
From May through the fall we spray a significant amount of Calcium Chloride in Indiana and Michigan for dust control. For most of our customers, only one treatment is needed per summer season. We are often asked “How can I prolong the effectiveness of my...
When June 1st rolls around, residents living on a gravel road know just how bad the dust can be and often begin looking for a dust control solution. The dust can make wanting to be outside and enjoy the nice weather a nuisance. Here in...
Calcium Chloride is an effective, long-lasting dust suppressant. To understand why and how, it is important to look at the chemical make-up of the Calcium Chloride solution. How Calcium Chloride Works to Control Dust Calcium Chloride is hygroscopic - it attracts moisture from the air and its...
Calcium chloride is an ideal product for dust control. We typically use a 38% calcium chloride concentration for most conditions (a 42% is also available). Calcium Chloride works great for dust control as it’s naturally hydroscopic which means that it is able suck and retain...