Our HOA is responsible for about a mile of asphalt streets. We have a lot of areas failing and have tested two 5 gallon buckets of Flomix already. We know it would take a lot of buckets to try to deal with our problem, so are there any other methods of purchasing Flomix in larger sizes than the 5 gallon buckets that would be more economical?

The widespread use of FloMix can prove to be cost effective with a number of
factors to consider. Firstly, there is no significant demolition of
existing Asphalt so your prep labor costs are reduced, with no demolition
you also have a smaller hole to fill, so you use less material, as FloMix
only provides structure where it is currently absent. The repair should
have a longer life expectancy than traditional repair materials, so
amortized over a longer time period, your per annum maintenance costs will
be less. As a self leveling and self compacting material, no heavy
equipment or expensive equipment operators are required. This reduces your
labor costs, along with the fact that the finished repair is now impervious
to future moisture contamination which is probably the reason the Asphalt
broke down in the first place. On shallow depth repairs, FloMix can be
feathered into existing asphalt down to a thickness of 1/8" so a wider area
can be covered than with bulkier more traditional repair products.

There are also volume discounts available based on the number of skids
purchased. That will bring the cost down between 10% and 15% depending on
quantity. Another way to get a more economical repair is to use Black
Diamond aggregate. This can be used in areas that have a 1/2" depth or more.
For an additional $5 per 25 pound bag you'll get a polymer coated 3/8"
basalt aggregate that, when mixed with a 5-gallon pail of FloMix will
increase your volume output by 40% for about a 5% increase in cost. The
finished repair has better mechanical properties, better load-bearing
ability and an overall longer life expectancy. You could also use a locally-sourced aggregate like a pea gravel, as long as it is clean and dry. Damp
or dirty rock will compromise the polymerization process and result in a
weakened finished repair. Black Diamond is a polymer coated Basalt that has
been washed and dried and the polymer coating has a superior affinity for
the polymers in FloMix, making for a great mechanical bond as well as a
superior chemical bond.

Please contact Roklin sales for a quote on skid quantities with or without
the Black Diamond aggregate. (888)353-9738

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