Composite grid with tack film for asphaltic paving, method of paving, and process for making a composite grid with tack film for asphaltic paving

US8304053B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAINT-GOBAIN ADFORS CANADA, LTD. · US

Inventors

• Sugjoon Lee · Westborough, US
• Jon Woolstencroft · St. Catharines, CA
• Kerry Hook · East Amherst, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 5, 2008
• Grant date: Nov 6, 2012
• Expiry date: Feb 2, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A composite material comprises: an open grid comprising at least two sets of strands. Each set of strands has openings between adjacent strands. The sets are oriented at a substantial angle to one another. A tack film is laminated to the open grid. The tack film has first and second major surfaces, such that a material of the tack film at its first and second major surfaces includes about 50% or more of resinous non-asphaltic component and about 50% or less of asphaltic component.