Overview
SAMI (Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayer) is an excellent bonding agent that acts as a flexible waterproofing membrane installed prior to either a Micro Surfacing or Hot Mix Asphalt. SAMI helps extend the life of the subsequent overlay by delaying reflective cracking of “bottom up” cracking and deflecting most of the “top down” pavement strain from vehicle loading.
Description
SAMI is a combination of highly polymerized asphalt emulsion and quality crushed aggregate. Once installed, SAMI will look like a Chip Seal, but the quality and volume of polymerized asphalt emulsion is what sets this product apart.
Top 5 Uses of SAMI
- Flexible Interlayer prior to Single or Double Course Micro Surfacing
- Flexible Interlayer on Non-Milled Asphalt Surface prior to HMA
- Flexible Interlayer on Milled Asphalt Surface prior to HMA
- Flexible Interlayer on Concrete prior to HMA
- Stabilizing Agent on Brick Streets prior to HMA
Features & Benefits
- Most economical asphalt pavement interlayer
- Waterproofs underlying pavement
- Arrests oxidation and raveling of underlying pavement
- Extends overall pavement service life
- Recyclable