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1 EARTH STABILIZATION GEOSYNTHETIC SOLUTIONS

2 A FULL LINE OF GEOSYNTHETIC SOLUTIONS As one of the largest manufacturer of geosynthetics in the world, we are focused on providing superior performance every step of the way, from pellet to job-site installation. We provide dimensionally stable woven and nonwoven geotextile as well as geogrid solutions for everything from soil stabilization and filtration to roadway, railroad, and landfill applications. Our wide range of products meet even the most demanding of civil and environmental engineering challenges by extending design life and reducing project cost. Dimensionally stable woven and nonwoven geotextile solutions for subgrade separation and stabilization, soil filtration and reinforcement, and cushioning applications. Geotextile paving fabrics used as a moisture barrier and stress-absorbing interlayer beneath any flexible pavement such as asphalt overlays or chip seals. Self-adhesive paving strip membrane geotextile used to treat local pavement distress, such as joints and cracks, and as a bridge deck moisture barrier. Solar reflective concrete pavement interlayer used to break the bond and absorb stress between the concrete layers. Punched and drawn geogrids interlock with soil and aggregate to increase the strength of the soil, providing improved capacity and stability.

3 GEOTEX Nonwoven geotextiles are made from the highest quality polypropylene staple fibers and needle-punched to form a dimensionally stable fiber network and include fabrics for separation and stabilization, subsurface drainage, filtration, and cushioning. This family of nonwoven products offers proven performance, is compliant with AASHTO/ NTPEP standards, and is available in a variety of styles to fit your specific project needs and specifications. Separation / Stabilization Ideal for paved and unpaved roads, GEOTEX nonwoven geotextiles increase the performance life and/or reduces the overall thickness of the road section by requiring less aggregate during construction. Filtration GEOTEX nonwoven geotextiles provide superior hydraulics and soil retention, making them ideal for filtration in subsurface drainage systems and beneath hard armor systems. Environmental / Waste Management GEOTEX environmental nonwoven geotextiles are manufactured with consistent thickness and weight to provide cushioning and protection for critical lining systems. Orange Barrier Fabric Highly visible GEOTEX nonwoven barrier fabrics signal workers with bright orange color to prevent further excavation in areas that may have buried contaminants or other dangers. Reduces aggregate thickness in roadwork Mitigates dust in unpaved roads Provides excellent cushion protection Separates aggregate from soil, extending road life Resists biological and chemical environments normally found in soils AASHTO/NTPEP Certified GEOTEX geotextiles are easy to install, saving time and lowering labor costs. This line of Made-in-America products provide test-proven performance geo-synthetic solutions that can add years to the life of your projects.

4 GEOTEX Woven geotextiles are manufactured with high tensile strength and low elongation to provide dimensional stability and deliver superior load distribution, reducing rutting and extending the life of paved and unpaved roadways. This family of woven products offers proven performance, is compliant with AASHTO/NTPEP standards, and is available in a variety of styles to fit your specific project needs and specifications. Separation / Stabilization Ideal for paved and unpaved roads, GEOTEX woven stabilization geotextiles increase the performance life and/or reduce the overall thickness of the road section by requiring less aggregate during construction. Filtration GEOTEX woven monofilament geotextiles are resistant to biological clogging, making them ideal for landfill leachate collection systems and filtration beneath hard armor systems. Soil Reinforcement GEOTEX woven geotextiles are ideal for embankments, MSE walls and steepened slope reinforcement, having been designed to provide maximum strength for the ultimate demands of critical civil infrastructure applications. Silt Fence GEOTEX woven silt fence geotextile is used as a temporary sediment control Best Management Practice (BMP) to protect water quality by retaining soil and allowing water to filter through the geotextile, thereby preventing sediment pollution of adjacent waterways. High strength with low enlongation Dimensional stability Withstands the toughest construction loading Separates aggregate from soil, extending road life Resists biological and chemical environments normally found in soils AASHTO/NTPEP Certified

5 PETROMAT geotextile paving fabrics are used as a moisture barrier and stress absorbing interlayer beneath any flexible pavement such as asphalt overlays or a chip seal. PETROMAT is unchallenged in the industry for asphalt pavement interlayer application, is compliant with meets AASHTO/NTPEP standards, and is available in a variety of styles to fit your specific project needs and specifications. Asphalt Pavement Overlay PETROMAT geotextile paving fabrics work as a moisture barrier to reduce the presence of moisture in your pavement section and as a stress-absorbing interlayer to slow the progression of reflective cracks within new or existing pavements. Chip Seal PETROMAT geotextile paving fabrics work to improve durability and performance within rural chip seal pavement surface treatments. Optimized to provide maximum protection against moisture and reflective cracking Increases stress absorption Full lane width rolls cover one lane with one pass Replaces 1.5 of asphalt Extends road life by providing a strong moisture barrier PETROMAT reinforces and prolongs the life of paved areas, reducing additional maintenance. It facilitates easier installation and delivers a significant savings by reducing asphalt costs and extending road life.

6 PETROTAC is a self-adhesive paving strip membrane geotextile used to treat local pavement distress, including joints and cracks, and as a bridge deck membrane moisture barrier. PETROTAC is easy to install and designed to extend the life of all paved areas, including highways, parking areas and airport pavements. PETROTAC is cost effective and designed to protect pavements from moisture damage by layering the pavement and providing a stress absorbing interlayer, thereby extending the length of time before the development of pavement cracking. Local pavement distress Over moderate joints and cracks Highways, parking areas, airport pavements Waterproofing membrane for bridge decks PETROTAC is a cost-effective pavement interlayer product that significantly lowers the life cycle cost of pavements. Smaller rolls make it easy to install on localized cracks and pavement failures. Convenient self-adhesive strip membrane Easy peel-and-stick installation Protects pavements from moisture damage Provides moisture protection over localized failures Provides protection against moisture and reflective cracking Small rolls make it easy to handle and install Reduces the cost of bridge waterproofing

7 REFLECTEX is a solar reflective concrete pavement interlayer geotextile made of nonwoven polypropylene, needlepunched staple fiber. REFLECTEX offers numerous advantages in an unbonded concrete overlay when compared to a hot mix asphalt interlayer in both cost and performance. Unbounded concrete overlays Over cement treated bases for new pavements or full depth reclamation concrete pavements Under roller compacted concrete pavements Between existing and new asphalt pavements and new concrete pavements Greater stress absorption Helps maintain grade control PCC curing temperature control Reduced surface temperature Allows summer daytime pours Reduces early age cracking 8-10% Reduces cooling water application Moderates cold surface temperatures True disbonding for less slab friction No trafficking concerns REFLECTEX comes in wider rolls, making installation faster and easier. Its ability to lower surface temperatures reduces the overall stress on the concrete pavement, resulting in greater performance and less potential for cracking.

8 GRIDPRO is punched and drawn from high-density polypropylene or polypropylene that is integrally formed into a geogrid and designed to interlock with soil and aggregate to increase the strength of the soil, providing improved capacity and stability. Their rigid construction provides high tensile strength properties for soil reinforcement applications. GRIDPRO UXP uniaxial geogrids rare designed to sustain high loads for long periods of time in order to improve stability and are ideal for applications such as: Reinforced slopes Embankments MSE walls Resists stress due to short-term dynamic loads as well as moderate to heavy loads over longer periods of time Resists biological and chemical elements normally found in soils Accommodates different settlements High strength, low long-term creep Uniaxial Geogrid (UXP15-S shown) GRIDPRO BXP biaxial geogrids are designed to interlock with soil and aggregate and are ideal for applications such as: Base and subgrade reinforcement Construction of unpaved and paved roads GRIDPRO BXP and GRIDPRO UXP products are available to ship with the rest of your mixed truck loads, making it simple to purchase and receive the materials for your project s various needs. Biaxial Geogrid (BXP11 shown) ENGINEERED EARTH SOLUTIONS CONTACT THE PROPEX TEAM TODAY: PROPEXGLOBAL.COM Made in the U.S.A. PGS-1178E-004 (03/2017)

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