J-Band from Asphalt Materials Inc.
J-Band® was created in the labs of Heritage Research Group and is a product of Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI).
The longitudinal joint is the Achilles’ heel of every paved road. Road managers know the first part of the pavement to fail is the longitudinal joint. As the road’s most permeable part, this joint is susceptible to the elements. Air and water work down through this unavoidable seam in the pavement causing the joint to deteriorate, crack, and pothole. And when the longitudinal joint fails, the rest of the road soon follows — triggering the need for even more maintenance.
J-Band® is a materials approach that is applied prior to paving under the eventual location of the longitudinal joint. As the hot mix is installed on top, J-Band® migrates upward because of the heat and pressure. Since 2002, J-Band has been shown to significantly reduce permeability at the longitudinal joint, extend the life of the joint and improve the performance of the entire pavement.
J-Band® is a sustainable innovation that helps save time, money, and lives.
Multiple DOTs have discovered that J-Band doesn’t cost. It pays! Since 2002, VRAM has been used to save infrastructure funds in 23 states and the District of Columbia. An investment in protecting the longitudinal joint helps roads last up to 5 years longer and typically delivers a return on investment of 3 to 5 times its cost.
Asphalt Materials, Inc. supplies high-quality products and services around the United States, allowing us to excel in pavement preservation techniques and construction services. Since 1980, our in-house R&D laboratory, the Heritage Research Group, has helped our industry, customers, and partners address and tackle our industry’s biggest challenges.
J-Band®, CCAP® and T-BOND ® are registered trademarks of Asphalt Materials, Inc.
AMIBIND™, AMIBOND™, AMICYCLE™, AMIGUARD™ and AMISEAL™ are trademarks of Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Brands: J-Band®, CCAP® and T-BOND ® are registered trademarks of Asphalt Materials, Inc.
AMIBIND™, AMIBOND™, AMICYCLE™, AMIGUARD™ and AMISEAL™ are trademarks of Asphalt Materials, Inc.
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