7 Benefits of a Dirt Road Maintenance Plan
Having an active dirt road maintenance plan in place will make certain that the public works or roads team is addressing the maintenance and care of these thoroughfares on a regular basis.
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6 Solutions for Dirt Road Dust Control
Solutions for dirt road dust control vary – by location, by road department treatment preference, by budget, and by traffic.
3 Keys to a Successful Road Stabilization Project
Successful road stabilization projects are all about knowledge, preparation, and timing. Different products are more successful in different areas. What may work in Boise, Idaho may not work in Tucson, Arizona or Durango, Colorado.
Surface-Loc Used to Build Unique Runway
Desert Mountain was on hand for the construction of this unique runway in Southern New Mexico. Using Surface-Loc our co-polymer product, we worked with the engineering and construction firms to create a rock hard runway out of high clay content soils that are traditionally difficult to stabilize. We look forward to the news updates when … Read more
When You Shouldn’t Apply Dust Control Solutions
To ensure a successful project, here are a few times – that are true stories – when you shouldn’t apply dust control solutions.
6 Ways to Keep It Country – Dirt Road Dust Control for Rural Residential Developments
As the population grows in rural areas, conflicts can develop between neighbors over the dirt roads into and around their homes and land. Some folks that are new to rural living want to see everything paved, while those that have been on the land for generations want the roads to remain the same. If neighbors can take a step back and agree on the main issues – dust control and dirt road stabilization – there are other options to consider. Here are 6 Ways to Keep It Country.
Mine Tunnel Dust Control Issues Resolved
Mine Tunnel dust control is easier with Desert Mountain Corporation. An Arizona mine was experiencing blowing dust and road de-stabilization as the traffic was moving through this busy tunnel. We applied our popular dust control product, Road Loc, to this tunnel and several miles of their haul roads. It has made a big difference in … Read more
5 Dirt Road Dust Control Challenges
Dirt Road Dust Control – Challenges and Solutions Dirt road dust control challenges are troubling for housing developments and businesses alike. In 2012, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reported that there were 1,357,430 miles of unpaved roads in the United States1. That accounts for nearly 35 percent of the more than 4 million miles of … Read more
Bus Route Road Stabilization – Partnership In Action
Bus Route Road Stabilization Apache County, Navajo DOT and Desert Mountain Partner Up to Provide Safer Roads Desert Mountain Corporation was pleased to partner with Apache County and Navajo DOT to provide bus route road stabilization in Ganado, Arizona. On hand were many local dignitaries to dedicate the road including: Alton Joe Shepherd – Apache County … Read more
2017 Hard Rock Mining Facts
Mining plays an important role in all of our lives, and Desert Mountain Corporation is proud to serve the hard rock mining industry in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Every day, the products produced by mining touch every life in the United States and around the world: lights, roads, bridges, phones, … Read more