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J-Band sets the standard as a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) or Longitudinal Joint Sealant (LJS).

06/23/2026

Preserving pavements sounds like a great theory, but what does it actually look like in practice? Five Wisconsin highway commissioners recently shared how they are extending the life of their road networks with various preservation treatments.

Check out this quick summary of their advice or watch the full session for a (free) PDH credit: asphalt-materials.com/wisconsin-highway-leaders-stretch-every-mile/

06/19/2026

The true test of skill is making a nuanced process look quick, easy and simple. That’s what contractors like Gerken Paving, Inc. do with VRAM applications all season long. Way to go, Braun and Nikki! Gerken Operations Manager, Richie Keifer, shares more about what it takes to strengthen joints with VRAM > thejointsolution.com/gerken-paving-vram-applicator/
The Gerken Companies

06/17/2026

Great work out there!

06/16/2026

Concrete curb/gutter meets asphalt pavement. The long-term result? Often raveling and potholes. That’s why Jim Frankenhoff, P.E., pioneered a new way to bond these two materials: Using a VRAM (LJS), Adams County, IL is still seeing the benefits nearly 10 years later. Less cracking and stronger pavement.

Check out the results:
thejointsolution.com/adams-county-concrete-gutter-case-study/

06/10/2026

Airfield reliability starts below the pavement surface. This proactive joint treatment, Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM), has been used by airports in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Alabama to improve joint integrity and reduce maintenance interruptions on airfield pavement.

Read more about how airports can add this risk-mitigation tool to their plans: https://thejointsolution.com/vram-mos-for-faa-airports/

06/03/2026

Congratulations are in order! The Massachusetts DOT is the latest recipient of FP2 Inc.’s prestigious 🏆 James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation. 🏆
They are being recognized for over two decades of proactive implementation of pavement preservation and recycling techniques. This includes piloting and adopting innovations—including Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane💡—with great success.

MassDOT’s data-driven approach has the dual benefit of extending the life of roadways and saving taxpayer dollars. Get the full scoop: www.mass.gov/news/massdot-receives-prestigious-national-award-for-excellence-in-pavement-preservation

05/27/2026

For those responsible for airfields, this is your sign to register for the Airport Pavement Technical Workshop by Asphalt Institute Nov 2026📍Colorado.

Why attend? 23 PDHs and the latest on:
🛫 Pavement Design & Evaluation
✈ Material & Mix Design
🚧 Construction
🛩 Innovative Technologies (Including VRAM)
🦺 Pavement Management & Preservation
🛬 Rehabilitation

Learn more here:
https://www.asphaltinstitute.org/course/airfield-pavement-technical-workshop-aptw/

Federal Aviation Administration | Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association | Kiewit Corporation

05/24/2026

It's race day in Indianapolis!! And yes, even the Indy 500 track was reinforced with VRAM.

Thanks for the photo, Bruce Bird 📸

05/19/2026

The road starts out in great condition! It looks solid... until the rain comes.
A pavement's joints are its weakest link where moisture enters, damage begins and failures compound.

That's why DOTs and local agencies use Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) to protect the most vulnerable part before small cracks become big problems. Insurance for a rainy day.

05/13/2026

Check out these cool shots of Gerken paving a surface course over VRAM in Ohio!

🙌 The Gerken Companies

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