TF Sealant
TF Sealant is an all-in-one general-purpose soil additive; an
environmentally safe, low cost liquid solution, which is mixed
with water and used to control and manage a variety of soil
conditions.
See what happens before and after application in this
TF sealant video below:
environmentally safe, low cost liquid solution, which is mixed
with water and used to control and manage a variety of soil
conditions.
See what happens before and after application in this
TF sealant video below:
When properly applied correctly to virtually any soil, TF
Sealant controls problems with dust, soil erosion, and base
failure.
Sealant controls problems with dust, soil erosion, and base
failure.
TF Sealant Soil-Binding Product Instructions:
TF Sealant acts like glue for soil. It increases soil strength by 2,000 to 3,000 percent, and
successive applications serve to strengthen the previous applications.
You can use it in varying concentrations. If it's used in a very light strength, it will make the
soil harder and hold plants in the soil to resist wind erosion for growing crops.
It could be used in a light strength (10 parts water to 1 part sealant) to calm down the dust in
livestock yards (or orchards) without negatively affecting the soil for growing (or making
cattle stand on a concrete like surface).
It can also be mixed extra strong to make a better base for building roads than what is
currently used for that purpose (1 parts water to 1 part sealant).
The rule of thumb for applying the TF Sealant for dust control is an easy formula. Dust
proofing (and mud proofing) driveways is an easy place to start. Multiply the width of the
area to be applied by the length to get the square foot area. A ten-foot wide driveway that is
100 feet long would have 1000 square feet of TF Sealant to apply. Multiply the square feet
by .01 to get the gallons of product needed. 1,000 X .01 is 10 gallons of product for this
application.
When applying TF Sealant you need to get moisture content of 7% to assure good
coverage. You achieve that by doing two applications. Do one in the morning and the
second a few hours later (or longer). The first pass uses 1/3rd of the product mixed with
water at ten to one. To do the driveway, above, that would be 33.3 gallons of water mixed
with 3.3 gallons of TF Sealant (1/3rd of 10) is applied first. A few hours later (at least two)
apply the rest at a 5 to 1 ratio, or 33.3 gallons of water mixed with 6.6 gallons of product.
There is no preparation needed for dust control, although you may want to have the
driveway graded before applying to get out and bumps and ruts. The reason you do a 10-1
ratio on the first pass and a 5 –1 ration on the second pass is that the 10-1 ratio is very
diluted and will penetrate deeper into the soil. The 5-1 ratio is a less diluted, thicker mixture,
but it will follow the path of the 10-1 mixture and as a rule of thumb will penetrate about 3
inches into the soil. This will give you a great dust and mud-controlled surface. Remember,
with additional application, previous layers re-bind with the new application, so the next year
you can re-apply the 10-1 mixture to re-new your application.
To make a roadway that is hard like bricks, you need to break up the soil with a blade or
some other piece of equipment to create 4 to 6 inches of loose dirt. Mix sealant in a 1 to 1
ratio with water. Apply it to the area, ¼ gallon per square yard and blade it over or some way
mix the sealant in thoroughly. If it is not mixed in it will not work because it will not penetrate
in that thick a mixture. Go over the area with a compactor to compact the dirt. Wait a day and
then put a sealing layer with the same ratio. Add as many wearing layers as you want.
As a barrier against moisture, TF Sealant is so effective that, when used in sufficient
concentrations, it may make a flexible liner useful in the fortification of ponds, embankments,
and landfills.
TF Sealant can be used on Air Fields, Dams, Driveways, Dust Control, Erosion Control,
Ground Cover, (in place of plastic liners and gravel) Parking Lots, Ponds, Raceways,
Recycling Asphalt (using a cold-in-place method), Reservoirs, Road Construction, Roofing
(to seal leaking tar based flat roofs), Seeding (allows germination by holding soil and
moisture is place), Walkways.
TF Sealant is an excellent and cost effective substitute for lime and other traditional base
stabilizers.
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Dust Control and Soil Erosion Control
TF Sealant solves problems associated with dust pollution and soil erosion. Simply mix it
with water and apply it to the surface with a minimum of two applications. When adequately
applied, TF Sealant dries into a hardened membrane, which will trap soil particles and loose
aggregate, and as a side benefit, will provide excellent upper level base stabilization. All
that's needed is a water truck for distribution of TF Sealant.
Simply apply a mixture of TF Sealant and water directly over the area of coverage with two
or more applications and allow each application to thoroughly soak into the upper levels of
the soil.
After compaction, the end result is an elimination of dust and a highly effective barrier
against moisture. When the mixture of TF Sealant and water has been absorbed completely
into the soil, a curing process will transform TF Sealant from a liquid into a solid, thereby
trapping the dust and solidifying the ground into a hardened and moisture resistant
membrane.
Equipment:
You can do this with a water truck supporting a spray bar mounted 12 to 30 inches above
the ground. A "rubber tire" compactor is useful in providing immediate compaction, but if not
available, the area coverage will eventually be compacted by routine traffic.
Soil Type:
In general, soils which are more sandy or granular will require higher concentrations of TF
Sealant. Most other soil types will require a minimum dilution rate of 1 part TF Sealant to 5
parts water.
Soil Conditions and Preparation:
Soil should be fairly dry on the surface and fairly stable in the lower base. If the lower base
is not stable, or if the base has not been compacted after construction, then efforts should
be made to stabilize and shape the base prior to treatment for controlling dust or soil
erosion. Refer to stabilization section below.
Application and Penetration:
There should always be at least two applications of TF Sealant into any area of coverage.
The first application serves as a primer while the second application functions as a sealant.
The ideal depth of penetration for the TF Sealant is 1 to 2 inches. This can be achieved in
most soils which fit into the soil types and conditions described above.
If the product cannot sufficiently penetrate the soil, then it is recommended that the soil be
lightly scarified or bladed with a motor grader prior to treatment. After TF Sealant is applied,
then the soil should be compacted as thoroughly as possible.
Maintenance Applications (Re-applications):
Depending on soil type, traffic, and weather conditions, it may be occasionally necessary to
re-apply TF Sealant to unpaved surfaces.
New applications of TF Sealant will easily blend in with the previous applications, thereby
creating a "build-up" factor, which will reduce the frequency of future applications.
It should be noted that the savings from using TF Sealant on unpaved roads could often be
reprogrammed into future funding of paved roads. The presence of TF Sealant in the base
will generally provide sufficient stabilization, thereby eliminating the cost of re-building the
base.
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Full Base Stabilization and Cold-in-Place Recycling:
TF Sealant is easily accommodated into routine construction procedures with no precautions.
TF Sealant can be used to stabilize virtually any soil base by simply applying it in quantities
that would be sufficient to bind and transform the base into a solid mass of tightly cemented
soil particles.
The newly stabilized base will yield a significant increase in soil bearing capacity and it will
create a much greater resistance to the invasion of moisture.
When used as an additive for cold-in-place recycling of old asphalt roads, TF Sealant is an
excellent alternative to asphalt emulsion, and can be used as the major component in one of
the most effective techniques available for road base re-construction.
After TF Sealant is mixed in place with the old asphalt and the existing base of a worn
roadway, it interacts as a powerful binder that keeps all of the soil and asphalt particles
tightly cemented together.
After compaction, a new and superior base is created, at tremendous savings.
The primary difference between using TF Sealant as a stabilizer and using it as a sealant as
described above is that a large portion of the product will first be thoroughly mixed into a
road base (or parking lot, etc) until optimum moisture density has been reached.
The road base will be shaped and compacted through normal construction procedures and
just prior to final compaction an additional application of TF Sealant will be soaked into the
upper base in order to achieve extra strength and resistance to moisture.
Lab analysis has shown TF Sealant to improve soil strength by as much as 3,000 percent!
Compared to other products, TF Sealant contains no acids, corrosives, enzymes, chlorides
or lime.
Equipment:
Although there are many types of equipment used in construction of roads, all that is
required for the effective use of TF Sealant is a MOTOR GRADER, WATER TRUCK, and a
COMPACTOR.
When using TF Sealant for Cold-in-Place Recycling, a recycler such as a BOMAG MPH 100
will produce excellent results. The water truck and compactor as described above for
controlling dust are also essential for stabilization.
It is important to note that proper road construction and proper implementation of TF Sealant
into a road base are directly related to product performance capabilities.
The three most important factors in using TF Sealant for soil stabilization and re-cycling is
PROPER DILUTION, EVEN DISTRIBUTION INTO THE SOIL, and GOOD COMPACTION.
COMPUTATIONS for AVERAGE SOIL CONDITIONS
Dilution=1 part TF Sealant: 5 Parts Water
BASE COMPUTATION/COLD-IN-PLACE RECYCLING
Multiply square yards by .0139 = _____ X base depth _____ " = ________ gallons TF
Sealant
DUST CONTROL / SOIL EROSION
Multiply square yards by .01 = _________ gallons TF Sealant
Divide gallons by 55 = ____________ drums of TF Sealant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question #1 - What is in TF Sealant that makes it so much better than other soil stabilizers?
Answer - TF Sealant is a proprietary blend of copolymers. No element, or combination of
elements, before, during, or after manufacture, is included on the USEPA's list of hazardous
chemicals. There are no petroleum, or petroleum based, compounds in TF Sealant,
alleviating this worldwide concern.
Rather than counting on mystic "ion exchanges", or causing physical or chemical changes in
the soil, or providing for temporary (biodegradable) stabilization, TF Sealant's copolymer
construction binds to itself and the soil as it cures; it binds larger aggregate and suspends
the finer materials in a complex, long lasting, matrix of interwoven polymer chains.
Question #2 - How much TF Sealant do I need?
Answer - As with other forms of stabilization, TF Sealant will work somewhat differently in
different types of soil.
Generally, the more granular a soil, the more product would be required.
A general rule applies that 1/2 gallon of a 1:10 mixture of TF Sealant and water, applied to
soil to reach Optimum Moisture Content (OMC), then thoroughly compacted, will achieve
superior to excellent base and sub-base stabilization in most soils in the AASHTO spectrum.
Due to the need to provide for wear and tear when used on unpaved surfaces, TF Sealant
applied to the surface in a 1:5 ratio will allow most surfaces to remain pothole and dust free
for a significantly longer period of time than with any other product.
Question #3 - How do I apply TF Sealant?
Answer - TF Sealant is mixed in a water truck to the proper proportions and applied to the
soil surface in two passes. The first pass will use 1/2 of the mixture over the area to be
treated.
After allowing the product to soak in to the soil for 1-2 hours (depending on local and soil
conditions) the truck direction is then reversed (to offset variations in the spray bar) and the
remaining 1/2 of the mixture is then applied.
This method is used whether one is stabilizing or controlling dust/erosion.
The only major difference between the stabilizing or controlling dust/erosion is that when
stabilizing, common soil preparation and subsequent compaction methods are used
depending on the depth of the soil to be treated.
When controlling dust or erosion, TF Sealant is simply applied to the surface of the area
requiring treatment and allowed to soak in.
NOTE: If this latter area is loose soil, some compaction after application may be necessary.
Conversely, if the area to be treated in densely compacted already, the area should be
scarified and then lightly compacted prior to applying TF Sealant as a stabilizer or
dust/erosion control.
Question #4 - How much does TF Sealant cost?
See Below
Question #5 - Why is TF Sealant more expensive per square yard than other stabilizers?
Answer - TF Sealant is more expensive to produce than other stabilizers due to its unique
chemical nature, thus, ounce per ounce, TF Sealant is more expensive than other stabilizers.
Also, because TF Sealant is applied to the soil in quantities that produce results superior to
the other stabilizers (which are sometimes applied at centiliters per square yard), the net
cost of the initial application of TF Sealant will generally be more than with shorter lived
stabilizers.
Question #6 - Why should I buy TF Sealant when there are less expensive stabilizers?
Answer - Quality, longevity, and lower long-term costs. The savings realized over the years
on reapplication, equipment maintenance, and personnel costs, will more than adequately
repay the initial costs of TF Sealant.
TF Sealant acts like glue for soil. It increases soil strength by 2,000 to 3,000 percent, and
successive applications serve to strengthen the previous applications.
You can use it in varying concentrations. If it's used in a very light strength, it will make the
soil harder and hold plants in the soil to resist wind erosion for growing crops.
It could be used in a light strength (10 parts water to 1 part sealant) to calm down the dust in
livestock yards (or orchards) without negatively affecting the soil for growing (or making
cattle stand on a concrete like surface).
It can also be mixed extra strong to make a better base for building roads than what is
currently used for that purpose (1 parts water to 1 part sealant).
The rule of thumb for applying the TF Sealant for dust control is an easy formula. Dust
proofing (and mud proofing) driveways is an easy place to start. Multiply the width of the
area to be applied by the length to get the square foot area. A ten-foot wide driveway that is
100 feet long would have 1000 square feet of TF Sealant to apply. Multiply the square feet
by .01 to get the gallons of product needed. 1,000 X .01 is 10 gallons of product for this
application.
When applying TF Sealant you need to get moisture content of 7% to assure good
coverage. You achieve that by doing two applications. Do one in the morning and the
second a few hours later (or longer). The first pass uses 1/3rd of the product mixed with
water at ten to one. To do the driveway, above, that would be 33.3 gallons of water mixed
with 3.3 gallons of TF Sealant (1/3rd of 10) is applied first. A few hours later (at least two)
apply the rest at a 5 to 1 ratio, or 33.3 gallons of water mixed with 6.6 gallons of product.
There is no preparation needed for dust control, although you may want to have the
driveway graded before applying to get out and bumps and ruts. The reason you do a 10-1
ratio on the first pass and a 5 –1 ration on the second pass is that the 10-1 ratio is very
diluted and will penetrate deeper into the soil. The 5-1 ratio is a less diluted, thicker mixture,
but it will follow the path of the 10-1 mixture and as a rule of thumb will penetrate about 3
inches into the soil. This will give you a great dust and mud-controlled surface. Remember,
with additional application, previous layers re-bind with the new application, so the next year
you can re-apply the 10-1 mixture to re-new your application.
To make a roadway that is hard like bricks, you need to break up the soil with a blade or
some other piece of equipment to create 4 to 6 inches of loose dirt. Mix sealant in a 1 to 1
ratio with water. Apply it to the area, ¼ gallon per square yard and blade it over or some way
mix the sealant in thoroughly. If it is not mixed in it will not work because it will not penetrate
in that thick a mixture. Go over the area with a compactor to compact the dirt. Wait a day and
then put a sealing layer with the same ratio. Add as many wearing layers as you want.
As a barrier against moisture, TF Sealant is so effective that, when used in sufficient
concentrations, it may make a flexible liner useful in the fortification of ponds, embankments,
and landfills.
TF Sealant can be used on Air Fields, Dams, Driveways, Dust Control, Erosion Control,
Ground Cover, (in place of plastic liners and gravel) Parking Lots, Ponds, Raceways,
Recycling Asphalt (using a cold-in-place method), Reservoirs, Road Construction, Roofing
(to seal leaking tar based flat roofs), Seeding (allows germination by holding soil and
moisture is place), Walkways.
TF Sealant is an excellent and cost effective substitute for lime and other traditional base
stabilizers.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dust Control and Soil Erosion Control
TF Sealant solves problems associated with dust pollution and soil erosion. Simply mix it
with water and apply it to the surface with a minimum of two applications. When adequately
applied, TF Sealant dries into a hardened membrane, which will trap soil particles and loose
aggregate, and as a side benefit, will provide excellent upper level base stabilization. All
that's needed is a water truck for distribution of TF Sealant.
Simply apply a mixture of TF Sealant and water directly over the area of coverage with two
or more applications and allow each application to thoroughly soak into the upper levels of
the soil.
After compaction, the end result is an elimination of dust and a highly effective barrier
against moisture. When the mixture of TF Sealant and water has been absorbed completely
into the soil, a curing process will transform TF Sealant from a liquid into a solid, thereby
trapping the dust and solidifying the ground into a hardened and moisture resistant
membrane.
Equipment:
You can do this with a water truck supporting a spray bar mounted 12 to 30 inches above
the ground. A "rubber tire" compactor is useful in providing immediate compaction, but if not
available, the area coverage will eventually be compacted by routine traffic.
Soil Type:
In general, soils which are more sandy or granular will require higher concentrations of TF
Sealant. Most other soil types will require a minimum dilution rate of 1 part TF Sealant to 5
parts water.
Soil Conditions and Preparation:
Soil should be fairly dry on the surface and fairly stable in the lower base. If the lower base
is not stable, or if the base has not been compacted after construction, then efforts should
be made to stabilize and shape the base prior to treatment for controlling dust or soil
erosion. Refer to stabilization section below.
Application and Penetration:
There should always be at least two applications of TF Sealant into any area of coverage.
The first application serves as a primer while the second application functions as a sealant.
The ideal depth of penetration for the TF Sealant is 1 to 2 inches. This can be achieved in
most soils which fit into the soil types and conditions described above.
If the product cannot sufficiently penetrate the soil, then it is recommended that the soil be
lightly scarified or bladed with a motor grader prior to treatment. After TF Sealant is applied,
then the soil should be compacted as thoroughly as possible.
Maintenance Applications (Re-applications):
Depending on soil type, traffic, and weather conditions, it may be occasionally necessary to
re-apply TF Sealant to unpaved surfaces.
New applications of TF Sealant will easily blend in with the previous applications, thereby
creating a "build-up" factor, which will reduce the frequency of future applications.
It should be noted that the savings from using TF Sealant on unpaved roads could often be
reprogrammed into future funding of paved roads. The presence of TF Sealant in the base
will generally provide sufficient stabilization, thereby eliminating the cost of re-building the
base.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Full Base Stabilization and Cold-in-Place Recycling:
TF Sealant is easily accommodated into routine construction procedures with no precautions.
TF Sealant can be used to stabilize virtually any soil base by simply applying it in quantities
that would be sufficient to bind and transform the base into a solid mass of tightly cemented
soil particles.
The newly stabilized base will yield a significant increase in soil bearing capacity and it will
create a much greater resistance to the invasion of moisture.
When used as an additive for cold-in-place recycling of old asphalt roads, TF Sealant is an
excellent alternative to asphalt emulsion, and can be used as the major component in one of
the most effective techniques available for road base re-construction.
After TF Sealant is mixed in place with the old asphalt and the existing base of a worn
roadway, it interacts as a powerful binder that keeps all of the soil and asphalt particles
tightly cemented together.
After compaction, a new and superior base is created, at tremendous savings.
The primary difference between using TF Sealant as a stabilizer and using it as a sealant as
described above is that a large portion of the product will first be thoroughly mixed into a
road base (or parking lot, etc) until optimum moisture density has been reached.
The road base will be shaped and compacted through normal construction procedures and
just prior to final compaction an additional application of TF Sealant will be soaked into the
upper base in order to achieve extra strength and resistance to moisture.
Lab analysis has shown TF Sealant to improve soil strength by as much as 3,000 percent!
Compared to other products, TF Sealant contains no acids, corrosives, enzymes, chlorides
or lime.
Equipment:
Although there are many types of equipment used in construction of roads, all that is
required for the effective use of TF Sealant is a MOTOR GRADER, WATER TRUCK, and a
COMPACTOR.
When using TF Sealant for Cold-in-Place Recycling, a recycler such as a BOMAG MPH 100
will produce excellent results. The water truck and compactor as described above for
controlling dust are also essential for stabilization.
It is important to note that proper road construction and proper implementation of TF Sealant
into a road base are directly related to product performance capabilities.
The three most important factors in using TF Sealant for soil stabilization and re-cycling is
PROPER DILUTION, EVEN DISTRIBUTION INTO THE SOIL, and GOOD COMPACTION.
COMPUTATIONS for AVERAGE SOIL CONDITIONS
Dilution=1 part TF Sealant: 5 Parts Water
BASE COMPUTATION/COLD-IN-PLACE RECYCLING
Multiply square yards by .0139 = _____ X base depth _____ " = ________ gallons TF
Sealant
DUST CONTROL / SOIL EROSION
Multiply square yards by .01 = _________ gallons TF Sealant
Divide gallons by 55 = ____________ drums of TF Sealant
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frequently Asked Questions
Question #1 - What is in TF Sealant that makes it so much better than other soil stabilizers?
Answer - TF Sealant is a proprietary blend of copolymers. No element, or combination of
elements, before, during, or after manufacture, is included on the USEPA's list of hazardous
chemicals. There are no petroleum, or petroleum based, compounds in TF Sealant,
alleviating this worldwide concern.
Rather than counting on mystic "ion exchanges", or causing physical or chemical changes in
the soil, or providing for temporary (biodegradable) stabilization, TF Sealant's copolymer
construction binds to itself and the soil as it cures; it binds larger aggregate and suspends
the finer materials in a complex, long lasting, matrix of interwoven polymer chains.
Question #2 - How much TF Sealant do I need?
Answer - As with other forms of stabilization, TF Sealant will work somewhat differently in
different types of soil.
Generally, the more granular a soil, the more product would be required.
A general rule applies that 1/2 gallon of a 1:10 mixture of TF Sealant and water, applied to
soil to reach Optimum Moisture Content (OMC), then thoroughly compacted, will achieve
superior to excellent base and sub-base stabilization in most soils in the AASHTO spectrum.
Due to the need to provide for wear and tear when used on unpaved surfaces, TF Sealant
applied to the surface in a 1:5 ratio will allow most surfaces to remain pothole and dust free
for a significantly longer period of time than with any other product.
Question #3 - How do I apply TF Sealant?
Answer - TF Sealant is mixed in a water truck to the proper proportions and applied to the
soil surface in two passes. The first pass will use 1/2 of the mixture over the area to be
treated.
After allowing the product to soak in to the soil for 1-2 hours (depending on local and soil
conditions) the truck direction is then reversed (to offset variations in the spray bar) and the
remaining 1/2 of the mixture is then applied.
This method is used whether one is stabilizing or controlling dust/erosion.
The only major difference between the stabilizing or controlling dust/erosion is that when
stabilizing, common soil preparation and subsequent compaction methods are used
depending on the depth of the soil to be treated.
When controlling dust or erosion, TF Sealant is simply applied to the surface of the area
requiring treatment and allowed to soak in.
NOTE: If this latter area is loose soil, some compaction after application may be necessary.
Conversely, if the area to be treated in densely compacted already, the area should be
scarified and then lightly compacted prior to applying TF Sealant as a stabilizer or
dust/erosion control.
Question #4 - How much does TF Sealant cost?
See Below
Question #5 - Why is TF Sealant more expensive per square yard than other stabilizers?
Answer - TF Sealant is more expensive to produce than other stabilizers due to its unique
chemical nature, thus, ounce per ounce, TF Sealant is more expensive than other stabilizers.
Also, because TF Sealant is applied to the soil in quantities that produce results superior to
the other stabilizers (which are sometimes applied at centiliters per square yard), the net
cost of the initial application of TF Sealant will generally be more than with shorter lived
stabilizers.
Question #6 - Why should I buy TF Sealant when there are less expensive stabilizers?
Answer - Quality, longevity, and lower long-term costs. The savings realized over the years
on reapplication, equipment maintenance, and personnel costs, will more than adequately
repay the initial costs of TF Sealant.
To Order:
Each 55 gallon drum costs $1600 plus $275 for domestic shipping to lower 48 states. or $195
X the number of 5 gallon sample jugs.
Each 55 gallon drum costs $1600 plus $275 for domestic shipping to lower 48 states. or $195
X the number of 5 gallon sample jugs.
To Order:
Each 55 gallon drum costs $1600 plus $275 for domestic shipping to lower 48 states. or
$195 X the number of 5 gallon sample jugs.
Each 55 gallon drum costs $1600 plus $275 for domestic shipping to lower 48 states. or
$195 X the number of 5 gallon sample jugs.
TF Sealant 55 Gallon Drum $1875.00 includes domestic
shipping
TF Sealant 5 Gallon Sample $195 includes domestic
shipping
shipping
TF Sealant 5 Gallon Sample $195 includes domestic
shipping
TF Sealant 55 Gallon Drum includes domestic shipping |
$1875 |
TF Sealant 5 Gallon Sample includes domestic shipping |
$195 |