Asphalt is the backbone of modern infrastructure, covering millions of miles of roads, driveways, parking lots, and runways. But maintaining it is a costly and labor-intensive endeavor. Traditional methods like crack seals and coatings can only do so much to stretch the life of asphalt, often requiring repetitive applications that drive up maintenance costs. And pavements will eventually require major reconstruction and additional disruptions.
Fortunately, BioSpan offers a revolutionary alternative--RePlay® Agricultural Oil Seal & Preservation Agent®. RePlay is a biobased, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for asphalt preservation. RePlay will save time, labor, and money to preserve our infrastructure and environment.
The High Cost of Traditional Asphalt Maintenance
Industry estimates suggest that the cost to repair a single lane mile of asphalt can range from $4,000 to $10,000, depending on the type of repair. Minor patches like crack seals and surface coatings fall on the lower end of this range, while more extensive repairs like milling and new overlays can push costs higher.
Crack sealing usually involves applying a hot sealant with rubberized material to fill cracks and prevent water from penetrating the surface. Similarly, surface coatings or sealcoats protect asphalt from oxidation and UV damage.
While traditional crack seals and coatings serve their purpose, they are inherently limited. Crack sealing targets only specific areas of damage, and sealcoating often needs to be reapplied every few years to remain effective. Both approaches are short-term, reactive methods. The repetitive need for either method can create substantial cumulative costs, not to mention the environmental toll of using petroleum-based materials.
Enter RePlay by BioSpan: A Game-Changer
RePlay has been disrupting the industry by offering a bio-based, non-toxic formula that goes beyond traditional methods to penetrate, rejuvenate and preserve asphalt surfaces. Unlike crack sealing or coating, which focus on covering the symptoms, RePlay works at a deeper level to restore flexibility, improve friction, strengthen bonds, and protect more than just the surface.
RePlay is applied, on average, once every five years. RePlay introduces polymer strengthening that helps reduce the need for frequent repairs, cutting down on costs. Plus, RePlay is a sustainable alternative to the energy consumption and impact of the volatile petroleum resources.
Save time, labor, and money with the proactive applications of RePlay to lessen maintenance frequency and preserve both asphalt pavement and environment.
