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It is a vapor barrier or fiber seal applied to the surface of a newly constructed base or sub-base course which limits the evaporation of moisture from these courses. This prevents shrink cracking and promotes strength gain by hydrating dry chemical additives such as cement during the required curing period.

Inclement weather does not effect the soil stabilization process other than an interruption of work during heavy rain periods. Water does not effect any partially completed roadway, and construction may begin immediately after inclement weather passes with no regard for hauling additional soil, as rain water will not wash away a partially stabilized roadway, nor "leach-out" any soil admixture previously installed and not yet completed for compaction and final grade, if the correct application procedures are followed (CLICK HERE).

Local citizens, school buses, mail delivery vehicles, and emergency vehicles, may continue to use the partially completed roadway without undue delay or inconvenience. As there is no erosion during rain storms, there is no silt wash into local water ways. Should any of the admixtures wash into the roadway drainage ditches, no harm is done as all the admixtures are environmentally safe, non toxic, and are also non-corrosive to equipment and vehicles. As the admixtures dry clear, there are no unwanted damages or black spots on vehicles, nor tracking onto adjacent driveways, etc. Additional features include a dust and mud free project where traffic may be maintained while the roadways are being constructed.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF TOP-SHIELD TS-100
When used for Fog-Sealing:
  • TOP-SHIELD TS-100 is made of environmentally safe co-polymer materials.
  • It is easily shipped and stored.
  • When mixed with water and applied to soil surfaces, the water & TOP-SHIELD TS-100 solution will penetrate the surface to a depth primarily determined by the density of the soil.
  • When the solution cures (moisture evaporation from the solution), the result is a polymer seal much like a film of plastic wrap. This tends to keep the necessary moisture within a newly constructed base course to promote hydration of dry bulk chemicals used as a soil stabilization agents. The fog-seal also prevents the surface from raveling and acts as a dust abatement.
  • The co-polymer when cured, is transparent. It is more practical to use this solution than asphalt emulsions as it is cleaner and more cost effective. It will not "spot" vehicles, nor can traffic track it onto adjacent driveways and roads.

 
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