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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOUR ROAD IS BEING PRESERVED

When your local government chooses Corrective Asphalt Materials to preserve your roads, they’re making a smart choice for your community. We specialize in extending road life with treatments that delay more costly and disruptive repairs like complete resurfacing. Our work helps prevent weathering and surface deterioration, saving your local government money and helping keep taxes lower.

Reclamite Treatment CRF Treatment

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH RECLAMITE TREATMENT

For roads in good condition or newly paved.

Day 1: Application Day

What we do:

  • Apply Reclamite, which has a pink color, by spraying it on the road
  • Apply a fine aggregate sand to the surface within 20-30 minutes after spraying

What you’ll notice:

  • The freshly treated road will look wet
  • The sand helps absorb excess product and isn’t meant to stick to the surface
  • You can drive on the road once the sand is applied
  • The sand makes the road safe to drive on while the product cures

Important tips:

  • Turn off your sprinkler systems for 24 hours
  • Keep pets off the wet surface to avoid getting oil in their coats
  • Drive slowly through the sanded area
  • Don’t worry about our sand – it won’t damage vehicles or property
  • Any light residue that tracks onto your driveway will disappear within 1-2 weeks and won’t permanently stain concrete

Days 2-3: Clean-Up

What we do:

  • Sweep up and remove up to 90% of the sand

What you’ll notice:

  • Road will still have a wet look and uneven color
  • The road may feel slightly tacky for up to 5 days

Months 1-4: Settling Period

What you’ll notice:

  • Road will still have a wet look and uneven color
  • The road may feel slightly tacky for up to 5 days

After 1 Year: Long-Term Results

What you’ll notice:

  • Treated areas remain smooth with a consistent surface color
  • You’ll see a clear difference – untreated areas will show visible deterioration like cracks, pitting and crumbling

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH CRF TREATMENT

For roads that are somewhat aged.

Day 1: Application Day

What we do:

  • Apply CRF, which is a black emulsion, by spraying
  • Let the treatment cure for about 30 minutes
  • Apply a heavy coat of lime screenings (sand) to completely cover the surface

What you’ll notice:

  • The lime sand absorbs excess product and helps the emulsion cure
  • Most of the sand won’t permanently stick to the surface
  • You can drive on the road once the lime sand is applied

Important tips:

  • Turn off sprinkler systems
  • Keep pets off the wet surface
  • The lime sand won’t damage vehicles or property
  • There may be light dust, especially on high-volume roads
  • If emulsion gets on your car, it won’t damage paint or clear coat – remove it with WD-40 or bug remover

Days 3-14: Clean-Up Period

What we do:

  • Sweep up and remove about 90% of the lime sand after 3-5 days
  • Sand may remain up to 2 weeks in cul-de-sacs
  • Check that the road is curing properly after 1-2 weeks

What you’ll notice:

  • The road may feel slightly tacky after sand removal
  • Some areas may look darker than others
  • CRF won’t track onto your driveway unless you drive through it before sanding
  • You may see light scuffing (from vehicle turning) in front of driveways and in cul-de-sacs
  • You might notice some loose lime sand or aggregate

Months 1-4: Settling Period

What you’ll notice:

  • The road surface will have an uneven color
  • This will fade to a smooth, light gray finish within 4-6 months
  • Expect light scuffing in front of driveways for 1-2 months
  • Cul-de-sacs may have heavier scuffing for up to 2 months
  • All scuffing will fade to a smooth, gray surface within 6 months

After 1 Year: Long-Term Results

What you’ll notice:

  • Treated areas remain smooth with a consistent surface
  • Untreated areas will show visible deterioration
  • All scuffing will have completely disappeared

Common Questions

Yes, but drive on the sanded areas rather than wet surfaces to prevent product splashing onto your vehicle or sticking to tires.

Our products won’t damage your paintwork. They can be easily removed with bug and tar remover available at auto supply stores, Walmart, supermarkets, or Amazon.

  • For Reclamite tracks: Don’t worry – these marks will naturally oxidize and disappear within 2-4 weeks.
  • For CRF tracks (if you drove on it before sanding): You’ll need to wash these off using a power washer with a strong degreasing detergent.

Yes, our products aren’t harmful to pets, but we recommend keeping them off the treated surface for about 24 hours.

While you might notice a slight odor from our CRF and Reclamite products, the smell is not toxic, harmful, allergenic, or likely to irritate your respiratory system.

This is completely normal, especially with the CRF process, and often happens in front of driveways or in cul-de-sacs. Even the darkest scuff marks will disappear within 3-6 months as the road develops a smooth, light gray finish.

Our products are designed to penetrate the road surface and replenish oils that have been oxidized. They’re not just surface treatments. As they work and the road heals, it returns to a light gray color within about 4 months of application.

For help removing product from your vehicle or for any other questions, please contact us during office hours. We’re happy to help!

CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

We’re here to make the road treatment process as smooth as possible. If you have questions or concerns before, during, or after the work, our team is available to help.

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