Why Use Lime to Stabilize Clay Soils

What makes clay soils unique? What makes lime the best choice for stabilization?
Hear from Dale Rand, our Executive Director, as he talks about lime’s unique properties that enable it to stabilize clay soils. He talks about why lime is the only material for the job, what TxDOT recommends, and the impact lime can have on roadways.
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0:00-0:21: Introduction
0:22-0:55: What Makes Clay Soils Unique
0:56-1:26: What Makes Lime the Best Choice
1:27-3:51: Types of Soils
3:52-5:28: Clay Soil Issues
5:29-6:34: Clay Soil in Texas
6:35-8:38: TxDOT Stabilization Guidelines
8:39-10:52: Benefits of Using Lime
10:53-11:43: Conclusion

[@michaelwalsh9920]

Excellent and informative talk! Thank you!!

[@limeassociationoftexas5540]

We’re proud to provide educational resources on lime, mankind’s most versatile chemical. Let us know what you thought of this video and if you have any other questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments below!

[@kylehayden8769]

Can lime be injected into the soil after an excavation of a residential pool?