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Benefits of using OFB Soil Binder
O.F.B. Soil Binder™ Liquid Soil Binderant and Stabilizer is a laytex based soil additive that is non-hazardous, environmentally safe, and easy to use. It is non-corrosive and it is not harmful to construction equipment. (See MSDS and EPA Statement of Compliance.)
HOW O.F.B. Soil Binder™ CAN SAVE YOU MONEY
Cost Savings Over Traditional Stabilizers. O.F.B. Soil Binder™ is less expensive than traditional non-liquid stabilizers such as cement or lime. In some areas, the cost of cement or lime stabilization is 10 times more than O.F.B. Soil Binder™ with little or no appreciable difference in performance.
Increased Soil Density. With good compaction, the density of soil is significantly increased, and with sufficient applications of O.F.B. Soil Binder™, the density is sealed and hardened to appropriate specifications. The increased density, along with the overall strength of O.F.B. Soil Binder™, will result in a much stronger and longer lasting base. The cost of building a deeper base will be eliminated, and the overall cost of future repairs will be virtually non-existent.
Reduction of Permeability. Laboratory tests have confirmed that soil treated with O.F.B. Soil Binder™ will result in a reduction of permeability that far exceeds U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Deterioration of a soil base generally begins with an invasion of moisture with ultimate failure resulting from an inability to sustain routine traffic conditions. O.F.B. Soil Binder™ is inherently resistant to moisture, and when combined with well compacted soil, the possibility of moisture penetration is greatly reduced. Potholes, ruts, “washboarding,” and cracks will be eliminated and the overall savings in maintenance repairs will be significant.
Reduction of the Cost of a Wearing Surface. As the result of a stronger, more durable, and longer lasting base, the cost of a wearing surface can be greatly reduced at a significant savings. Research on U.S. roads has indicated that a savings of just one inch of asphalt can amount to more than $50,000 per mile – a cost savings that is many times more than the cost of stabilizing a base with O.F.B. Soil Binder™. (Source: Michigan Asphalt Paving Association.)
Unpaved Roads. O.F.B. Soil Binder™ is an excellent alternative when asphalt or chip seal paving cannot be afforded. Roads that have been stabilized and over-coated with O.F.B. Soil Binder™ have remained stronger, more durable and longer lasting than those without the product. The savings on maintenance costs alone can be redirected into future paving programs. The results will not only provide a tremendous savings in road construction and maintenances, but they will also yield a tremendous difference in the comfort and safety for all those who travel the roads and pay the taxes.