Why Asphalt+
- It greatly reduces reflective cracking. SBS and SBR do not.
- It significantly reduces rutting.
- It reduces the stripping of pavement. SBS an SBR still require this expensive step.
- It reduces the mix separation. SBS and SBR do not.
- It greatly reduces the emissions at the plant and at the site of application.
- It does not need extreme vibratory rolling to obtain the proper density. SBS and SBR does.
- It is easy to hand work, particularly on curves and smaller applications.
- It does not stick to truck beds, heavy rollers and other equipment. SBS and SBR do.
- It has superior heat retention in silo and trucks. SBS does not.
- It reduces the need to prime road surfaces prior to paving. Both SBS and SBR require priming.
- It can be worked both in cold and wet conditions. SBS and SBR cannot.
- In open grade applications such as Interstate highways and SMA, Asphalt + eliminates the need to add fiber to the mix, saving the contractor and the State approximately $.40 per ton.
- Pavement longevity is extended by as much as 50%.
- Start up costs for production plants are significantly lower than any other modification process.