TerraDry®
TerraDry® is a non-solvent based organo-silane product that represents nano technology waterproofing. TerraDry works at the microscopic level, preventing the water molecules from being able to enter whatever substrate is being protected. The penetrants in the TerraDry® chemically react with the substrate and provide molecular level hydrophobicity.
TerraDry for the stabilization of high plasticity soils
Many paved and unpaved roads fail because they are constructed using poor base materials. This issue is commonly solved by excavating and removing the inferior base and replacing it with quality aggregate.
TerraDry® is an alternative solution to this issue that saves time, money and is environmentally friendly.
TerraDry® is a revolutionary product that treats inferior base materials “in place” turning poor quality road base into strong, stable material.
How it works
The problem with using high plasticity soils for road construction is that they have a structure of fine capillaries that absorb water, this causes a reduction in stability, load bearing capacity and the ability to resist frost.
- TerraDry® is a liquid which builds up a silicone resin network in the capillaries, thus rendering the soil water-repellent.
- Once the soil is treated with TerraDry®, capillary water uptake is prevented, ensuring permanent high load-bearing capacity, stability and frost resistance.
- TerraDry® is not a binder or a glue.
- Load-bearing capacity, stability and frost resistance are conferred to the soil by the natural minerals.
- TerraDry® has no effect on particle-size distribution, soil strength indices or the soil’s chemical composition.
- Soils treated with TerraDry® have the properties of a traditional gravel roadbed.
- TerraDry® is delivered straight to the construction site in 1000 litres IBC plastic totes.
- TerraDry® can be used in concentrated form, or diluted as required at the construction site.
Save time and money while saving the environment
The benefits of using TerraDry® are enormous. Being able to use “in-situ” cohesive and inferior soils saves time, expense and resources. No longer is there a need to remove tons of inferior soil and haul it away to a landfill. Additionally, the cost of purchasing expensive and irreplaceable aggregate is also eliminated. Project costs are greatly reduced with roads back in service sooner and less disruption to the local infrastructure and population.
To find out more, contact GreenTrack Tasmania’s sales team.