Epoxy Use Summary
Table 2-13 summarizes the recommended uses of epoxy pavement markings.
- | Asphalt | Concrete | Surface Treatments | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- | AADT <1,000 | AADT 1,000 –10,000 | AADT >10,000 | AADT <10,000 | AADT 10,000 –50,000 | AADT >50,000 | AADT <1,000 | AADT 1,000 –10,000 | AADT >10,000 |
Use 2 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Thickness | 15–25 mils | 15–25 mils | 15–25 mils | ||||||
Surface prep. | Remove old mkgs, clean, & dry | Remove old mkgs, clean, & dry | Remove old mkgs, clean, & dry | ||||||
Expected service life | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 3 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 3 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 3 years |
Approx. bid price (per lf) | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | ||||||
Estimated cost per year of service life (per lf) | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.13 |
Footnotes: 1. A wide variety of epoxy materials are currently available, possessing varying degrees of quality. The information in this table is based on the cost and performance of special formulations of epoxy that are designed for high-quality and high-durability pavement markings commonly used by state DOTs nationwide. 2. Y = suitable for use. | |||||||||