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It is no secret that most Indiana roads either need construction, or they are under construction. At Great Lakes Chloride, or GL Chloride, we have the solution– Indiana Full-Depth Reclamation. Full-depth reclamation has been proven to create better roads from top to bottom and can save as much as 50 percent of total costs. GL Chloride does full-depth reclamations throughout the Midwest and we strive for excellence with every project we do. For more information about GL Chloride, call us at 574-267-2286 or send us an email at info@glchloride.com.
What are the Steps for doing an Indiana Full-Depth Reclamation?
Full-depth reclamation is when the existing surface and the underlying base of a road are crushed and mixed together to form a new, upgraded, homogenous base. As opposed to rebuilding and repaving a new road, this process makes it much simpler for repairing damaged roads. There are four steps in the overall process you should do:
1. Evaluate
Evaluate the existing roadway and materials used. You need to consider the condition of the road you want to reclaim and the load size the road will be carrying. Will large semi trucks be driving down this road or is this a residential area where the heaviest vehicle is probably going to be a lifted truck? It’s important to consider these things before moving on to the next step.
2. Choose the Correct Agents
Choosing the correct agent is essential for you to pick the right binding agent for the road that you are doing an Indiana Full-Depth Reclamation on. At GL Chloride, we recommend liquid calcium chloride because it stabilizes the road and prolongs the road’s lifespan.
3. Reclamation Process
There are various different ways for you to do this step– depending on the purpose and condition of your road. Please talk to a professional about the specific steps to take for this portion of the process.
4. Save Money
Road rehabilitation can extend the life of your road by reducing the freeze and thaw cycle and the road’s structural integrity ensures that the road will be safe and a smoother ride for many years to come.
What are the Benefits of Doing a Full-Depth Reclamation on a Road?
Between the repairs and constructing roads, it isn’t surprising that road work is expensive and time-consuming. Every Hoosier knows that once the weather warms up and the sun begins to shine regularly, the orange traffic cones are coming out and your commute time is longer than before. Should roads be repaired using the full-depth reclamation process, all of that could change.
- Environmentally Friendly
Energy is preserved because the full-depth reclamation is a cold process that does not require heating fuel and involves minimal hauling and handling of materials. Nonrenewable resources like coal, oil and natural gas, are conserved as well because the ‘new’ road is being made out of recycled road material. All existing materials for roads that have undergone this process are reused and recycled. - Condensing the Workload
In-place construction and high production rates decrease the number of workers and equipment needed. This results in lower costs, fewer traffic disruptions and an overall better traffic flow. - Better Road Quality
The structural integrity of the gravel used for this process is increased, making the road smoother and has a longer lifespan than roads that have been consistently repaired. The freeze and thaw cycle of the road is significantly reduced so the ice and snow-covered roads are safe to drive on quicker.
- Cost Efficient
It costs roughly $12 million to build a one lane highway in Indiana. The goal of an Indiana Full-Depth Reclamation is to create a better road out of the old road and to save money on repairing and maintaining the road. Over the course of two decades, municipalities can spend up to $100 thousand on repairing a single damaged road. Should these municipalities decide to repair their roads using this method, they could
save up to 70% on road repairs for a single road that uses calcium chloride as the binding agent for a superior foundation.
For more information about the full-depth reclamation process and the advantages of repairing roads using this method, visit our website.
How Much does Road Repair Cost?
12
It costs $12 million to build one mile of a one-lane highway in Indiana. This amount excludes maintenance or road work costs.
295
In 2015, 295 projects were either completed or started to replace or resurface roads. These projects cost time, money and labor and don't hold up as long as any recycling initiative.
Source: Occidental Chemical Corporation
14
For every $1 spent in road recycling efforts, $14 are wasted in the future for repairs without a full-depth reclamation.
Contact Great Lakes Chloride About the Indiana Full-Depth Reclamation
Aside from the full-depth reclamation process, Great Lakes Chloride provides other services such as dust control for roads and de-icing roads. Great Lakes Chloride is happy to answer any questions you have regarding the Indiana Full-Depth Reclamation or any of our other services. You can contact us by giving us a call at 574-267-2286 or email us at info@glchloride.com.
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