What are the prices?
As the manufacturer of the Soil Stabilization Innovations line of polymers, we offer factory direct prices. Soil Stabilization Innovations polymers are priced per gallon/liter.
Do you have discounts?
Discounts are based on volume. Substantial discounts are available with full truckloads (4,400 gallons +). We also offer discounts for applications at historical sites.
What are the payment terms?
We accept cash, checks, Visa, Master Card, American Express, and all Government Procurement Cards. We can also set net terms on approved credit.
What about follow up applications after the initial application?
Once performance has reached the limits of its longevity, a follow-up application is necessary to restore and rejuvenate its optimal performance. Reapplying Soil Stabilization Innovations polymers to a previously treated area requires usually only 20% of the original application amount to achieve the same results.
Can it be diluted with salt water?
Soil Stabilization Innovations polymers can be diluted in salt water (max 4% salt).
What happens with rain and precipitation?
Soil Stabilization Innovations polymers do not dissipate (wash away) with rain. Heavier concentrations, will actually waterproof the treated surface.
What about decreased application rates/mixtures?
Decreasing the application rate (increased coverage) will result in reduced strength, longevity and performance.
How do I clean application equipment after applying it on surfaces?
Soil Stabilization Innovations is water-soluble. Application equipment should simply be rinsed out after use. Cured Soil Stabilization Innovations polymers need to be soaked with a degreasing agent and high pressure washed.
How can I use these polymers for hydro-seeding?
A hydroseeder is recommended to mix and apply seed, mulch and Soil Stabilization Innovations polymers together. Our Soil Stabilization polymers will work as a super strength tackifier. It will also expedite the germination process of seed.
What about Enzymes?
With Enzymes you need a certain percentage of clays in order for it to be effective. The application cost is high. When it cures you generally need to apply another product to the surface as there will still be top dust. Also it is not impervious to rain and many times will wash of with the slightest bit of downfall.
What about Asphalt Emulsions?
Petroleum resin emulsions leach away with precipitation, are harmful to vegetation and ground water, become slippery when wet, are difficult to clean from application equipment and track onto vehicles.
What about Organic Resin Emulsions such as Treesap and Tall Oil Pitch?
Organic Resin Emulsions are not easy to apply. They offer low tensile strength and do not create a great bond between the soil particles. They also can become tacky and stick to tires and vehicles.
What about Lignin Sulfonates?
Lignin Sulfonates are corrosive to aluminum. They leach away with precipitation and are harmful to ground water. The area that has been applied can become slippery when wet as well.
Are you aware of other studies where different types of soil stabilization and dust control products have been compared or studied?
Dust suppressions studies have consistently established Soil Stabilization Innovations polymers as the most effective product in terms of cost, ease of application, environmental safety and durability. This is further documented by our CBR and UCS reports.
What is the allowed weight per axle?
Typically our polymer enhanced soil will withstand weights over 500 to over 1,000 psi. It depends on the soil. So yes it'll be able to stabilize the soil and will not break down even with Heavy Haul truck traffic.
Are there other limitations compared to tar?
It'll out perform tar as it has a smaller particle size and can extend into the soil. Also it'll increase the CBR and the load bearing strength of the soil. So in all, it is a far superior method to tar.
What are typical application rates?
Our typical application rates for short term, non-traffic dust control (6 months or less) is generally around 75 gallons of Dust Control Plus concentrate diluted with 10 parts water per acre. For long term, non-traffic dust control (12 to 18 months) we recommend using 110 gallons of Dust Control Plus mixed with eight parts water per acre.
What is the method of application?
Dust Control Plus is generally applied out of a water truck or hydro-seeder and needs to be applied by a licensed contractor as the solution will alter the soil fabric to a slight degree. Dust Control Plus is not much more viscous than water so when added to water it'll self mix with no agitator necessary.
