Contrary to popular belief, stabilized earth can be used in a wide variety of applications. Among these, one of the most appreciated by professionals (not only contractors, but also technicians and public administrations) is the possibility of building roads with stabilized earth . This material, in fact, allows for the creation of uniform and safe surfaces even in difficult-to-reach areas, while fully respecting the environment and ecosystem.
Stabilized earth has been used for road maintenance in various Italian locations for some time now. This solution offers numerous advantages: durability, eco-sustainability, and low construction costs. It's no surprise, then, that more and more locals are choosing to build roads with stabilized earth rather than opting for other solutions (such as asphalt or gravel).
Stabilized earth roads: how to do it
The process of building a stabilized earth road is not at all complex. Above all, the materials and techniques employed significantly reduce construction times: pavements made with stabilized earth are immediately passable, allowing public authorities to reopen traffic within a few days of starting work.
But how exactly do you build a road with stabilized concrete? As mentioned, the process is simpler than you might imagine. First, you need to prepare the soil subgrade , which must be both permeable and compact. On average, the thickness of this layer varies from 25 to 40 centimeters, depending on the operating loads it will have to withstand once the road is opened. To build this layer, you can use gravel, quarry material, and recycled aggregates from demolition sites.
Once the subgrade has been compacted using specialized mechanical equipment (such as a compactor), the stabilized earth pavement can be laid . To create this, a binder (such as lime or cement) and environmentally friendly stabilizers must be mixed with the existing soil, fine quarry stabilizer, or various types of aggregates. These stabilizers will provide the mix with high mechanical performance and, above all, prevent erosion and degradation due to both vehicle traffic and weathering.
In this sector, Terra Solida's Nature Stabil Road line is among the most popular among professionals and businesses. These materials guarantee high mechanical resistance and high levels of permeability, allowing for the creation of roads that stand the test of time and respect the ecosystem in which they are built.
Before laying stabilized earth mix , however, it will be necessary to wet the soil subgrade: this prevents the compacted material from absorbing moisture from the top layer, causing it to dry out prematurely. Once the stabilized earth has been laid, the mix is compacted using vibrating mechanical equipment. At this point, it will be sufficient to wait a few days for the binder to set.
Road with stabilized material: the advantages
There are many reasons that push public administrations and private individuals to create solid earth road surfaces. This solution guarantees various operational, ecological and economic advantages compared to the alternatives available today (mainly, asphalt and gravel).
A stabilized earth road is eco-sustainable : its construction uses both locally available soil and recycled aggregates from demolition projects. This means the pavement isn't considered a special material and can be 100% recycled. Furthermore, stabilized earth doesn't release toxic substances into the soil or surrounding areas, further reducing its environmental impact.
Building a road with stabilized earth also guarantees a longer average life expectancy than other solutions. High mechanical strength and high permeability are two of the key characteristics of stabilized earth pavements: this ensures that neither vehicle traffic nor the action of rain and other atmospheric agents create potholes or deform the surface.
This is also an important economic consideration . A more resilient road reduces maintenance costs, significantly benefiting the public administration or the private sector.
Road with stabilized: where
Stabilized earth is therefore a flexible and versatile material, suitable for a wide range of applications. As mentioned, stabilized earth can be used to build roads in open countryside , replacing the old, romantic but complex to maintain, dirt roads. This, however, is just one of the many uses of this material: its mechanical resistance and permeability allow it to be used in parks (both public and private), green spaces on farms or dairies, and archaeological sites or protected areas subject to landscape, historical, and environmental restrictions (SIC, SPA, and SCI zones).
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Good morning. Is it possible to take a mountain road in the Dolomites at 1400 meters with stabilized road where a mechanical shovel will then have to pass to clear the snow? Thank you
Dear Carlo,
Thank you for your request. Terra Solida solutions allow you to create driveways even in the high mountains.
Feel free to contact us for further information, by email (info@terrasolida.it) or by telephone (0434 954014).
We will be happy to provide you with all the information you need.
Greetings
The Terra Solida staff
Good morning, I saw your advertisement on the internet. I would like information on the applicability of your products on a stretch of road (about 150 m) with a slope and the presence of boulders (altitude 700 m)
Dear Sergio,
you can contact us via the dedicated "request a quote" form found on the homepage of our website, by email (info@terrasolida.it) or by telephone (0434 954014).
We will be happy to provide you with all the information you need.
Greetings
The Terra Solida staff
Hello,
Do you only deal with the sale of the product or also with its application? I don't think that in my area the companies know this new type of paving
Good morning Valeria and thank you for asking us if in addition to producing the technologies for creating stabilized earth floors we also take care of the installation.
In fact we are manufacturers but we collaborate with many companies that deal with the laying of flooring so if you need it write to us at: info@terrasolida.it indicating the Province from which you contact us and you will receive the information you need
Good morning, I have to make a road on sloping agricultural land to go up with a van and car and, if possible, the grass doesn't have to grow. What advice can you give me?
Good morning Sergio, the solution is to create the flooring using a stabilized quarry mix with grain size 0-20 or 0-30 and products from the Nature Stabil Road line. The flooring is perfect for a natural context like yours, eco-friendly, suitable for vehicles and resistant over time. I invite you to contact us by telephone or email to let us know where you intend to carry out the work. By doing this you will be able to discuss the details with one of our technicians. Thank you for writing us.
Bs, it will be possible to stabilize a stretch of downhill gravel road 40 x 3 meters long with a 15% gradient. We are a sports ASD in Albinea RE. Thanks for following.
Dear Silvano,
we can also intervene in situations of this type. Please contact us for further information and how to proceed.
You can contact us via the dedicated "request a quote" form found on the homepage of our website, by email (info@terrasolida.it) or by telephone (0434 954014).
Greetings
The Terra Solida staff
Hi, what are the costs per square meter, thanks
Hello to you, Modesto. The costs of our products vary depending on the type of product chosen and the thickness of the flooring and start from less than €2/mXNUMX and upwards. The costs of creating a stabilized earth flooring vary depending on the square meters to be built, location of the site, presence of curves, slopes and other important aspects. If you are interested in learning more about the topic, do not hesitate to contact us, one of our sales technicians will be able to provide you with all the necessary information, including the contacts of a company that could provide you with a supply and installation estimate, if you like. We are waiting for you!
Good morning. Sending a request for a quote for a road in Alta Langa in Lequio Berria in the province of Cuneo with a 10% gradient on some sections, 2,80 meters wide and approximately one km long with curves. Thank you
Good morning Carla, thank you for contacting us. I imagine that you are interested in a quote for the supply and installation of the flooring, therefore I will have our area manager contact you to have you present companies with which we already operate such as quarries, plants for packaging the mixture and the companies that lay it out so as to be able to release them all the necessary guarantees. See you soon!
Good morning, I am writing to you from Bellinzona, Canton Ticino. Can you please tell me if you build small private roads in Switzerland too. Is it possible to ask for a quote? Do you perhaps have a reference company in Ticino?
Thank you and best regards, Franca
Dear Franca, thank you for your request. I confirm that there are various eco-friendly roads and routes in Switzerland made with Terra Solida technology. Mauro Vignolo, our area manager and area manager, will contact you by email to provide you with more information regarding the products and companies and to give you useful references for visiting the works carried out. See you soon!
Good morning, I used the stabilizer to make a driveway, but after a year I am invaded by weeds, what can I do?
Good morning Simone and thank you for your question. Well yes, stabilized mixtures simply spread and rolled certainly compact giving the illusion of stability but at the same time, if not expertly tied, they remain easily attacked by external factors such as atmospheric agents, grass, plants, etc. They are a quick and cheap solution, but unfortunately not long-lasting. Terra Solida has many solutions in this regard, therefore if you are interested in learning more about the topic, I invite you to call us so we can "pass" our local sales technician to you. See you soon!
I have to build a road of about 150 meters uphill slightly and I would like to do it with stabilized ... I would like a quote
Good morning Federico. Fortunately, many roads with gentle, medium, or steep gradients have been constructed using Terra Solida's technologies and technical services. To provide you with a quote, we need more information, so please email us at info@terrasolida.it and provide a contact number, or contact our office at +39 0434 954014. We will be happy to provide you with all the information you need. Thank you, and see you soon!
Greetings. Do you have contacts in the province of Cagliari? I would like to ask for a quote for a road
Good morning Emilio and thanks for the request. We leave you the contact of our area manager Mr. Mauro Vignolo who also follows Sardinia and if you still need it I am sure he will be able to help you. Mauro Vignolo +39 331 522 0422
Hi, for a surface area of approximately 160 square metres, how much stabilized material will I need to purchase? Thank you
Thanks, Nello, for asking how much stabilized soil you'll need to purchase to create a 160 m2 surface area. There are many variables to consider, including the terrain's morphology. Email us at info@terrasolida.it , sharing the province you're writing from, and one of our representatives will contact you.
Good morning, I wanted to request a quote to cover a road in Montafia, province of Asti, do you have anyone to advise me
Hi Stefano, thank you for requesting a quote for a natural road in Piedmont. Please write to us at info@terrasolida.it with your telephone number and our Area Manager, Mauro Vignolo, will call you back.
I would like to be contacted as I need to build a driveway with landscape restrictions
Good morning, Giuseppe, and thank you for contacting us for a quote for a driveway with landscape restrictions. You can send us a request to: info@terrasolida.it , indicating the province you're contacting us from so that our representative closest to you can contact you.
good morning, I would like to know the behavior of the road made with your products from the point of view of dust: we are interested in the arrangement of the condominium road system.
Good morning Luciano, stabilized earth flooring can be the ideal solution for limiting dust on your condominium flooring, as can draining flooring. We'd be happy to discuss further with you if you need more technical or commercial information. Please email us at info@terrasolida.it. Thank you.
Good morning, I need to build a parking lot of about 600 square meters, but I don't have the money to use traditional methods (such as asphalt paving). What do you recommend for a more economical solution? Thank you. I'm in Sicily, in the province of Ragusa. The surface I'll be using is very compacted and has a slight slope. Thanks again.
Good afternoon, Mr. Fasano, and thank you for inquiring about the construction of a draining parking lot. You will receive an email from our sales office to continue the discussion. Thank you.
Good morning, I am in the Marche region and I would like to make my entrance with the stabilized one. The entrance is a bit uphill and it is a private entrance. Could I have an indicative estimate for approximately 10 m x 3 m?
thank you
Good morning, Stefano, and thank you for requesting a quote for the installation of stabilized earth flooring for your home's entrance. Please write to us at info@promotecgreenideas.com , indicating the province from which you're contacting us, and you'll receive the necessary information from our representative. Have a good day!
Hello, I already have a stabilized concrete surface surrounding my house, approximately 200 square meters. Since it's already laid, can I apply your products to it to make it less susceptible to erosion, etc.?
Good morning, Massimiliano, and thank you for asking for advice on maintaining stabilized earth flooring. If your home was completed using our technologies and the contractor performed the work in a workmanlike manner, the long-lasting durability will give you peace of mind. Conversely, if low-quality technologies were used or the work was poorly executed, it's important to understand what to do. In that case, it's necessary to assess the nature of the defect to recommend the appropriate treatment. Please write to us at info@promotecgreenideas, indicating the province from which you're contacting us, and one of our representatives will contact you to discuss the matter further and find the best solution.
Good morning, I'm in the Marche region and I'm contacting you to resurface the small entrance road (40 meters x 3 meters) with a medium slope, building it with stabilized earth. We're in a hamlet on the border between the provinces of Ancona and Pesaro.
thank you
Good morning, Gianluca, and thank you for requesting a quote for the renovation of your home's driveway. You'll receive an email from our sales office shortly to continue the conversation.