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AASHTO Sets Maximum Limits for Heavy Metals in Glass Beads Used For Highway Markings

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Heavy metals in glass beads for highway markings must meet a limit of 200 ppm for arsenic, lead and antimony.

Focusing in on How to Stripe Straight

Starting, stopping, and striping straight is a process – and here’s how to do it

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Microsurfacing vs. Mill & Fill

Study finds microsurfacing more economical, more environmentally sound that mill & fill paving

Life cycle costs for microsurfacing were more than 25% lower than mill & fill despite the fact microsurfacing lane striping costs were higher due to more frequent applications.

Stamped Asphalt Offers Value-Added Option for Pavers

Stamped asphalt adds custom designs for clients.

Thermotrack’s Hot Print wire rope templates are embedded into the heated asphalt by a plate compacter, then removed leaving the design impression.

Buying Equipment for Sweeping Construction Sites

A variety of features are available when choosing a unit for construction site sweeping.

Unlike parking lot sweeping, construction sweeping may require a larger sweeper to pick up debris such as heavy fine dust, rock, stone, gravel, mud, and small pieces of 2x4s.

How to Complete a Government Job

Robert and Michelle Hornor followed several steps before winning the bid to sealcoat and stripe a VA hospital.

Because it was a government job, Robert had to restripe the handicap stalls exactly as they were with several different designs on each parking lot. Photo documentation was used to ensure proper painting.

Yeager Asphalt leads the way with new techniques and equipment

Mark Yeager attends seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of the industry.

'We've always been the first in our area to start new techniques and use new equipment,' says Mark Yeager, left, owner of Yeager Asphalt.

Micro Surfacing vs Asphalt Mill and Fill

Independent standards organization verified findings that micro surfacing is more economical and to causes less environmental impact than mill and fill

Keson Donates Marking Chalk for U.S. Service Members in Afghanistan

Keson donates 1,300 lbs. of chalk for marking improvised explosive devices to TroopsDirect.org.

Sweepers, Want Cheaper Gas?

North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA)

Becoming a member of the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) offers members a rebate on fuel purchased from Exxon/Mobile.

Titan PowrLiner 850

The PowrLiner 850 is designed for entry level contractors, athletic field organizations, construction companies, retail locations, and any other location that has a need for line striping, stenciling, and general painting needs.

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Titan PowrLiner 550

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