1. Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

2. General Info  90 minutes with Q&A  All lines on mute  Ask questions using the question box on the Go To Meeting panel (Blue Flower icon in taskbar)  Several Polls during webinar  Please provide feedback in the survey at end of webinar Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

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5. Speaker Introduction: Greg Driskell President / Founder of…  Professional Pavement Products, Inc  SaferRoads, LLC  Progress Management Group, Inc Experience Over 24 years in Pavement Maintenance and Marking Industry  First as Contractor, then as a Supplier  Product and specification development  Active Industry Association Participation  ATSSA – American Traffic Safety Services Association  ATSSF - The Foundation (ATSSA)  APWA  ITE – Institute of Transportation Engineers  TRB – Transportation Research Board  ARTBA – American Road and Transportation Builders Association  Speaker and Author  Trade Publications, Online Forums and Newsletters  Teaches Industry Courses and conducts related Webinars  Conducts Educational Workshops Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

6. Presentation Objectives   R.E.A.L. Training   R – Relevant   E – Effective   A – Accurate   L – Logical   Promote Quality Practices   Improve Safety   Maintain Product Integrity   Maintain Industry Integrity Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

7. 102-Thermo Agenda Thermoplastic –Materials –Application –Inspection Retroreflectivity –Basics –Measurement –Inspection Why Thermoplastic? http://tinyurl.com/qj8hl5g Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

8. 102-Thermo Agenda Thermoplastic –Materials –Application –Inspection Retroreflectivity –Basics –Measurement –Inspection Why Thermoplastic? Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

9. Quick audience poll… What best represents your current markings materials mix? 100% Thermoplastic 75% Thermo 50% Thermo 25% Thermo 100% Paint or Other Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

10. Material Basics of Thermoplastic  Granular or block form  Heated to a liquid state  Extrusion, ribbon, or spray systems  Mechanical bond and/or heat fusion  Cools from liquid state to solid state  Durable reflective pavement marking Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

11. o White Titanium Dioxide o Yellow Lead or Organic o Hydrocarbon o Alkyd o Calcium Carbonate o Various Types and Sizes Pigment Color Opacity Resin Adhesive Cohesive Filler Adds Body Glass Beads Retroreflectivity Four Primary Components There is no Liquid in Thermo – 100% Solids ! Liquidity comes from the heat Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

12. A Closer Look at Resins ALKYD Made from wood-derived resins, a renewable natural resource  Higher resistance to cracking*  Ability to be applied directly following paving operations  Impervious to petroleum  Best for intersections  More durable HYDROCARBON Made from petroleum derived resins  Best used in long-line applications vs. detail work  Slightly less heat stable  Less sensitive to changes in application properties  Cost effected by oil prices Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

13. Material Packaging  Supplied in Granular or Block Form  50 Pound Packages  Palletized by the Ton  1 Year Shelf Life Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

14. Compatibility of Materials When RestripingNEW→WaterbornePaint Solvent Paint EpoxyMMAThermoplastic↓OLD Waterborne Paint Solvent Paint Epoxy MMA Thermoplastic Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

15. 102-Thermo Agenda Thermoplastic –Materials –Application –Inspection Retroreflectivity –Basics –Measurement –Inspection Why Thermoplastic? Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

16. Application Process Material placed in a melting kettleMaterial placed in a melting kettle Liquefied when heated to 400-440⁰ FLiquefied when heated to 400-440⁰ F Kettle agitator blends ingredientsKettle agitator blends ingredients Transferred to a screed, ribbon or spray deviceTransferred to a screed, ribbon or spray device Shaped into specified width and thicknessShaped into specified width and thickness Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

17. Bonding  Asphaltic Cement  Mechanical bond in pores  Thermal bond via heat fusion  Hydraulic Concrete Cement (HCC)  Mechanical bond in pores  HCC or Oxidized Asphaltic Cement  Use of primers are recommended to aid in bonding Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

18. Common Equipment Melt and blend materials; holds bulk of material until ready to apply Melting Kettles w/ Agitation Apply primer to pavement prior to application when applicable Priming Equipment Use for detail work by hand e.g. legends, transverse lines, and decel and acceleration lane lines Handliner Pressurized gun or drop device evenly applies beads onto material surface to provide retroreflectivity Glass Beads Dispenser Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

19. Equipment / Methods Extrusion Application Ribbon Application Spray Application Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

20. Equipment / Methods  Material dispensed into Screed/Die “shoe”  Screed opened and pushed across pavement  Continuous contact  Material flows out forming a line  Die controls width and thickness  No pressure is used Extrusion Application Ribbon Application Spray Application Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

21. Equipment / Methods  Material dispensed into heated pressurized gun  Gun is Suspended above surface  Material is forced out through opening  Specific thickness and width  Creates a ribbon  Laid across pavement and bonds Extrusion Application Ribbon Application Spray Application Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

22. Equipment / Methods Material dispensed into high pressure gun Gun is suspended above surface Atomized material is forced out Sprayed material bond to pavement Builds up to form a line Width is controlled by gun opening Extrusion Application Ribbon Application Spray Application Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

23. Equipment / Methods Comparison Extrusion Application Ribbon Application Spray Application Advantages: Line thickness & width control Thicker markings Hand operation Detail work No pressurization Above surface thickness  Disadvantages:  Slowest application Uneven surfaces Advantages: Faster application Line thickness & width control on smooth surfaces Uneven surfaces  Disadvantages:  Pressurized material dangers Above surface thickness Truck or trailer mounted Effected by ambient & wind temps Advantages: Fastest application Better bonding  Disadvantages:  Pressurized material dangers Truck or trailer mounted Effected by ambient & wind temps Thickness limitations Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

24. Quick audience poll… Which application method do you currently use the most? Extrusion Ribbon Spray Not currently using Thermo Don’t know Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

25. Surface Preparation Ensure surface is free of dirt, dust and other contaminants. Remove poorly adhered existing markings or curing compound. Verify Pavement is Free of Moisture – Rain Forecast, Sprinklers Timer, Moisture Check, etc. Check that Ambient and Surface Temps are at 50⁰ & rising. Spray Primer on Surface (as needed) Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

26. Thermo Application  Apply primer if applicable  Preheat material to 400⁰ - 440⁰ F  Apply material to thickness and width specified  Immediately apply glass beads at the appropriate rate  Protect the line until solidified Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

27. Preformed Thermoplastic Low start - up costs Color change Low skill requirement Less ambient temperature constraints Fast single application Danger working with direct fire High labor factor Material temperature sensitivity Higher material costs PROs Cons Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

28. Thermo Do(s) & Don’t(s)  DO NOT apply on shoulder or travel lane joints  DO ensure proper formulation is used  DO NOT mix Alkyd and Hydrocarbon thermoplastic in application equipment  DO ensure pavement is clean, dust free and dry  DO ensure poorly adhering existing markings or curing compounds are removed (LNX8)  DO ensure surface temps are 50⁰ F and rising  DO ensure air temperature is 50⁰ F and rising  DO ensure usage of a primer that is approved by the thermoplastic manufacturer Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

29. Thermo Do(s) & Don’t(s)  DO ensure that glass beads are properly applied immediately after thermoplastic  Beads should anchor at 55-60% embedment  DO NOT hold material above 450⁰ for more than 4 hours  Total heating time should not exceed 6 hours  DO NOT exceed 150 mil thickness in one application  DO use cold or iced water to treat skin in contact with hot thermoplastic  DO NOT attempt to remove thermoplastic from skin (seek medical attention) Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

30. 102-Thermo Agenda Thermoplastic –Materials –Application –Inspection Retroreflectivity –Basics –Measurement –Inspection Why Thermoplastic? Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

31. Quick audience poll For Government Agency Attendees… What is your current mix of in-house vs. contractor outsourced thermo markings work? 100% In-house Application 75% In-house 50% In-house 25% In-house 100% Contractor Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

32. Thermo Inspection Components Appearance Within Specified Color Box Thickness within Specs Width within Specs Beads Embedment of 55-60% Adhesion & Cohesion Retroreflectivity within Specs Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

33. Troubleshooting Thermo… Proper Application Applied Straight Has sharp edge Correct Color, Width, Thickness, Bonding No Adhesion, Bulges at Start 1. Material temperature too low 2. Road too gritty 3. Marking speed too fast 4. Road too cold Bubbles in Line 1. Moisture or solvent trapped in line 2. Material is overheated Roughened, Pitted Line 1. Foreign objects in line 2. Foreign objects caught in die 3. Overheating forms crust Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

34. Troubleshooting Thermo… Proper Application Applied Straight Has sharp edge Correct Color, Width, Thickness, Bonding Crumbly Edges; Line Gaps 1. Material too cool 2. Material Too thin 3. Application Speed too fast Line Swollen; Skewed, Rounded Start 1. Material too hot Wavy Line 1. Strong road surface camber 2. Surface undulations 3. Poor operator direction Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

35. Troubleshooting Thermo… Line Cracks 1. Pavement is cracked (doesn’t affect durability) 2. Too cold 3. Temperature stress from overheating 4. Too thin Crumbly Edges; Rough Surface 1. Material temperature too low 2. Moisture in Road 3. Overheated or scorched material Jagged Endings, Drops within Gaps 1. Die not closing properly 2. Foreign objects caught in die Side Shadows 1. Heavily undulated surface 2. Die not riding evenly on substrate Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

36. Troubleshooting Thermo… Spray Application Proper Application Excessive Overspray 1. Too much atomizing pressure 2. Air leaking thru blow-back spray line Hesitation at Start 1. Moisture or air in spray line 2. Material too hot 3. Material too cold Lumps in Line 1. Material is to cool – comes out in globs Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

37. 102-Thermo Agenda Thermoplastic –Materials –Application –Inspection Retroreflectivity –Basics –Measurement –Inspection Why Thermoplastic? Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

38. Types of reflectivity Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

39. Retro-what!?!?!?! RETROREFLECTIVITY Ability of an object ( ex. Stop sign ) to redirect light back to its source ( ex. A car ’ s headlights )

40. Why is Retroreflectivity Important? DAYTIME Many cues available Driver task relatively easy NIGHTTIME Few cues visible Task more difficult Retroreflectivity is NECESSARY!! Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

41. What Sources Provide Retroreflectivity? Light on microprismatic surfaces reflects on 3 mirrored surfaces Light on embedded glass beads bends, reflects, and then bends again Microprismatic Sheeting, RRPMs Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

42. Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity Bead @ 60% Embedment  Binding Material  Pavement Surface  A C E A.Light comes from source B.Light bends (refracts) at point of entry of glass bead C.Light reflects off back of glass bead taking the binding material’s color with it D.Light bends (refracts ) again at point of exit of glass bead E.Light returns to original source B D Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

43. How is Retroreflectivity Measured? Coefficient of Retroreflected Luminance: R L in (mcd/m 2 * lx) *Source – FDOT Pavement Marking Selection Presentation

44. Pop Quiz: Retroreflective Devices on Our Roadways Sign Sheeting –Prisms –Glass Beads Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

45. Pop Quiz: Retroreflective Devices on Our Roadways Sign Sheeting –Prisms –Glass Beads Raised Markers –Prisms Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

46. Pop Quiz: Retroreflective Devices on Our Roadways Sign Sheeting –Prisms –Glass Beads Raised Markers –Prisms Safety Equipment –Prisms –Glass Beads Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

47. Pop Quiz: Retroreflective Devices on Our Roadways Sign Sheeting –Prisms –Glass Beads Raised Markers –Prisms Safety Equipment –Prisms –Glass Beads Pavement Markings –Glass Beads Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

48. 102-Thermo Agenda Thermoplastic –Materials –Application –Inspection Retroreflectivity –Basics –Measurement –Inspection Why Thermoplastic? Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

49. Pavement Markings Retroreflectivity … 30 meter geometry Simply Stated: Amount of light sent out 30 meters compared to the amount of light sent back! Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

50. Measuring Retroreflectivity   Candela   Light of a candle from 1 ft away   Millicandela (mcd)   1,000th of a Candella   Measured by - Light Sent : Light Returned   100:50 = 50:25   Various lights sources used in Retroreflectometers:   Incandescent   Halogen   Xenon   Note “250 mcd” is incorrect   Technically means that it illuminates independently   250 mcd / m2 / lux Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

51. RoadVista 922 RoadVista StripeMaster 2 Touch RoadVista LaserLux RoadVista 940D Types of Retroreflectivity Equipment Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

52. 102-Thermo Agenda Thermoplastic –Materials –Application –Inspection Retroreflectivity –Basics –Measurement –Inspection Why Thermoplastic? Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

53. Troubleshooting Bead Disbursement … Properly Dispersed Heavy Side Heavy Center Light Center Unevenly Dispersed Causes: Defective bead dispenser Low bead gun pressure Insufficient amount of beads in applicator Hand applied Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

54. Troubleshooting Bead Embedment… Proper Embedment (55-60%) Material too cold Not Deep Enough Material too hot Too Deep Too many beads Excessive Dispersement 10%.................. 20%.................... 30%...................40%.................... 50%....................60%................ 70%................. 80%................... 90% Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

55. 102-Thermo Agenda Thermoplastic –Materials –Application –Inspection Retroreflectivity –Basics –Measurement –Inspection Why Thermoplastic? Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

56. Why Thermoplastic? Specifications Safety Service Life Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

57. Specifications Federal Minimum retroreflectivity standards State State road entry stop bars and lane lines Local Fire Lanes Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

58. Safety Specialty or High Emphasis Markings – Crosswalks* – Disabled Parking – Fire Lanes – Directional Arrows* – Exit-Stop Bars* * Markings in wheel paths wear quickly and become hazardous Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Assoc. (NHTSA) 2009 Traffic Safety Facts Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

59. Years of Service Life Paint Life Cycle Cost:  Initial Cost - $900/ mile  Expected Life – 1 Year  Annualized Cost - $900/ Year  Average Retroreflectivity –  White – 261 mcd  Yellow – 206 mcd Thermoplastic Life Cycle Cost:  Initial Cost - $4000/ Mile  Expected Life – 8 Years  Annualized Cost - $500/ Year  Average Retroreflectivity  White – 374 mcd  Yellow – 434 mcd *Info derived from FDOT Pavement Marking Presentation *Not for roadways Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

60. Profitability 45+ Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

61. Considerations  Increased danger  Extreme temperatures  Propane fuel  Economic conditions  Larger contractors taking smaller projects for less money  Start-up cost  Over 2x that of paint  Labor factor  Nearly 3x that of paint  Material cost  Between 2.7 and 7.3 times that of paint Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

62. Thermoplastic Related Equipment Stripemaster 2 Touch LNX8 Eraser Deluxe Pavement Grinder Beadliner dispenser by “Sandliner” Weissker Beads Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

63. Helpful Online Info pppcatalog.com/knowledge-center/  Webinars  Calculators  Helpful Links Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

64. Thermoplastic Guide Complimentary Thermoplastic Guide download packed with: Tips and tricks How To’s And much more! pppcatalog.com/thermo-guide Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

65. Course Certification pppcatalog.com/marking102

66. Over 700 products for all your Pavement Maintenance and Marking needs! www.pppcatalog.com | 1.888.717.7771 Charlotte | Houston | Jacksonville | Miami | Orlando | Raleigh TODAY’s SPEAKER: Greg Driskell greg.driskell@pppcatalog.com Over 700 products for all your Pavement Maintenance and Marking needs! www.pppcatalog.com | 1.888.717.7771 Charlotte | Houston | Jacksonville | Miami | Orlando | Raleigh TODAY’s SPEAKER: Greg Driskell greg.driskell@pppcatalog.com Copyright © 2014 Professional Pavement Products, Inc. All rights reserved.