Road Base

Road stabilization consists of reclaiming a road by pulverizing the existing aggregate surface and underlying base and mixing them together to form a new base.  Using calcium chloride as part of the process greatly enhances the stabilization.  Calcium chloride’s unique physical properties make its use beneficial.  Calcium chloride solution possesses a strong moisture film, greater surface tension, reduced vapor pressure and a lower freeze point.  These properties and the fact that calcium chloride absorbs and retains water provide the following benefits:

	Greater density in the aggregate than if water had been used
	Reduction in time spent compacting the road base
	Surface uniformity
	Binding action is greatly enhanced
	Optimum moisture control
	Frost protection which eliminates frost heave
	Reduction in maintenance expenses because surface deterioration is in inhibited
	Priming materials are more readily absorbed due to moisture content in surface
	Dust-free surface