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Suspendisse ## Pages - [HOME](https://buildex.com/) - Buildex® makes tomorrow better by making todays’ buildings, roads, and structures stronger and more sustainable. - [CONTACT](https://buildex.com/contact/) - Buildex Haydite® is sold in bulk, in an on-pallet “super sack,” or in one cubic foot bags (20 bag minimum, on pallet). - [RESOURCES](https://buildex.com/resources/) - Industry resources for lightweight aggregate production. - [Products](https://buildex.com/products/) - Buildex is produced by quarrying shale and introducing it into a rotary kiln, where it is heated in about one hour to 2000 degrees fahrenheit. - [ABOUT](https://buildex.com/about/) - Buildex® makes tomorrow better by making todays’ buildings, roads, and structures stronger and more sustainable. - [The Buildex Advanatage](https://buildex.com/the-buildex-advanatage/) - Buildex is produced by quarrying shale and introducing it into a rotary kiln, where it is heated in about one hour to 2000 degrees fahrenheit. - [PROJECTS](https://buildex.com/projects/) - Preview some of our completed projects. - [Internal Curing](https://buildex.com/internal-curing/) - Internal curing produces reservoirs that readily release water as needed for hydration, or to replace moisture lost through evaporation or self-desiccation. - [Asphalt Preservation](https://buildex.com/asphalt-preservation/) - Buildex Haydite® structural lightweight aggregate chip seal creates a surface that is safer, more economical, and longer lasting than conventional aggregates. - [Other Uses](https://buildex.com/other-uses/) - Speciality and miscellaneous uses. Sport field drainage enhancements. - [Equine Arena Amendment](https://buildex.com/equine-arena-amendment/) - Equine Arena Amendment ARENA TREATMENT Buildex® lightweight aggregate Arena Blend transforms clumpy, sandy soils into a comfortable, smooth-working riding surfaces for all disciplines.   The arena treatment improves riding conditions, cuts down dust, and reduces muddy and slippery riding surfaces while requiring less water and less downtime due to rain. "Buildex Arena Blend took our - [Natural Athletic Field Conditioners](https://buildex.com/natural-athletic-field-conditioners/) - Natural Athletic Field Conditioners LEVEL UP YOUR GAME Buildex® lightweight aggregate Natural Field Conditioners provides a reliable, stable surface that allows athletes to play confidently time and time again.   The conditioner is not only affordable, but easy to apply to any ball field. It mixes evenly with all soils, absorbs water quickly, decreases wind - [Refractory Applications](https://buildex.com/refractory-applications/) - Buildex Haydite's® thermo-structural resistance properties make it ideal for use in consumer products that are exposed to repeated fires. - [Masonry Block](https://buildex.com/masonry-block/) - For concrete masonry, Buildex Haydite® helps increase thermal performance – saving an average of 5.5 cents per block per year. - [Storm Water Management and Water Treatment](https://buildex.com/storm-water-management-and-water-treatment/) - Buildex Haydite® can be used to construct vegetated filter strips, rain gardens, rain basins, constructed wetlands and reduce the amount of storm water runoff. - [Green Roofs and Horticulture](https://buildex.com/green-roofs-and-horticulture/) - Buildex Haydite® is the perfect soil media because it is non-toxic, odorless, inert, and won't compress or degrade agricultural or horticultural chemicals. - [Lightweight Geotechnical Fill](https://buildex.com/lightweight-geotechnical-fill/) - Numerous geotechnical engineering problems, and the conversion of unstable soft soil into usable land, have been solved with Buildex Haydite®. - [Lightweight Structural Concrete](https://buildex.com/lightweight-structural-concrete/) - Numerous geotechnical engineering problems, and the conversion of unstable soft soil into usable land, have been solved with Buildex Haydite®. - [Aquaponics](https://buildex.com/aquaponics/) - Aquaponics is a system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically. - [Stone Veneer](https://buildex.com/stone-veneer/) - Design flexibility for surface applications. Alternative to natural stone at a fraction of the expense. Reduced labor installation cost. Aesthetically pleasing. - [Safety](https://buildex.com/safety/) - Safety is the core component of our culture. Safe and happy team members produce outstanding products that exceed industry expectations, which leads to success. - [](https://buildex.com/1388-2/) - Memorial Stadium ## Events - [Lightweight Masonry Block Webinar: A Block Maker's Perspective](https://buildex.com/events/lightweight-masonry-block-webinar-a-block-makers-perspective/) - Presentation by Lee Building Products (formerly Lee Brick and Block) of Louisville Kentucky. - [Kansas State's Roof-top Gardens Webinar](https://buildex.com/events/kansas-states-roof-top-gardens/) - Discuss Seaton Hall and Memorial Stadium Garden Projects. Blueville Nursery and K-State will discuss projects challenges and triumphs. - [COMING SOON: Athletic Field Soil Amendments (including Scalped Areas) for by Kevin Baker](https://buildex.com/events/athletic-field-soil-amendments-including-scalped-areas-for-by-kevin-baker/) - Kevin will discuss how lightweight aggregates can extend the effectiveness (or reduce the amount) of fertilizer usage on athletic ball fields. - [Why Lightweight Masonry Block?](https://buildex.com/events/why-lightweight-masonry-block/) - Cost Effective & Sustainable - [Equine Arena Amendment for Safety and Dust Control Webinar](https://buildex.com/events/equine-arena-dust-and-safety-amendment/) - Equine Arena Amendment for rider and horse safety is at the forefront for this arena amendment webinar. - [Haydite Sustainability & Internal Curing for Improving Concrete Durability (2-CEU)](https://buildex.com/events/haydite-sustainability-internal-curing-for-improving-concrete-durability-2-ceu-3/) - Session 1 - Lightweight Aggregate for Sustainability (11:00am-12:00pm): This presentation will overview how concrete contributes sustainable and critical infrastructure resilience with a specific focus on the contributions provided by lightweight aggregate. A variety of topics will be discussed including how lightweight aggregates used in concrete specifically improve durability, insulating properties, fire resistance, and even slip - [ESCI Scrub Seal Pavement Preservation Webinar](https://buildex.com/events/esci-scrub-seal-pavement-preservation-webinar/) - Do you want to extend your road life while reducing your life cycle cost? This program presented by Vance Brothers discusses pavement preservation, scrub seal and its applications, combination treatments and best practices. Speakers: Mike Mitchell, Director of Sales, Vance Brothers Shawn Brost, Division - [Scrub Seal: Asphalt Preservation Treatments by Vance Brothers](https://buildex.com/events/scrub-seal-asphalt-preservation-treatments-by-vance-brothers-2/) - What is Pavement Preservation www.vancebrothers.com Pavement Preservation is “a program employing a network level, long-term strategy, that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effective set of practices that extend pavement life, improve safety, and improve motorist expectations.” Source: FHWA Pavement Preservation Expert Task Force A well-implemented pavement preservation - [Landscape Soil Amendments](https://buildex.com/events/landscape-soil-amendments/) - Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate (ESCS) plays a valuable role in today’s horticulture, Green Roof and landscape design. For innovative, cost-effective, long-term solutions to modern horticulture and landscape design challenges, design professionals have turned to ESCS. Whether it is creating an ideal planting media for a rooftop garden, designing a soil for an athletic field - [Sustainability of Haydite & Internal Curing for Improving Concrete Durability (2-CEU)](https://buildex.com/events/haydite-sustainability-internal-curing-for-improving-concrete-durability-2-ceu-2/) - Session 1 - Lightweight Aggregate for Sustainability (11:00am-12:00pm): This presentation will overview how concrete contributes sustainable and critical infrastructure resilience with a specific focus on the contributions provided by lightweight aggregate. A variety of topics will be discussed including how lightweight aggregates used in concrete specifically improve durability, insulating properties, fire resistance, and even slip - [Haydite Sustainability & Internal Curing for Improving Concrete Durability (2-CEU)](https://buildex.com/events/haydite-sustainability-internal-curing-for-improving-concrete-durability-2-ceu/) - Session 1 - Lightweight Aggregate for Sustainability (11:00am-12:00pm): This presentation will overview how concrete contributes sustainable and critical infrastructure resilience with a specific focus on the contributions provided by lightweight aggregate. A variety of topics will be discussed including how lightweight aggregates used in concrete specifically improve durability, insulating properties, fire resistance, and even slip - [Scrub Seal: Asphalt Preservation Treatments by Vance Brothers](https://buildex.com/events/scrub-seal-asphalt-preservation-treatments-by-vance-brothers/) - What is Pavement Preservation www.vancebrothers.com Pavement Preservation is “a program employing a network level, long-term strategy, that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effective set of practices that extend pavement life, improve safety, and improve motorist expectations.” Source: FHWA Pavement Preservation Expert Task Force A well-implemented pavement preservation approach achieves maximum efficiency - [Rooftop Gardens with Lightweight Aggregate by Rooflite & Missouri Organic](https://buildex.com/events/rooftop-gardens-with-lightweight-aggregate-by-rooflite-missouri-organic/) - Rooflite® offers a full line of lightweight soil products, meticulously engineered for a diverse range of green roof applications and designed to optimize green roof performance. - [Haydite Sustainability & Internal Curing for Improving Concrete Durability (2-CEU)](https://buildex.com/events/lightweight-aggregate-for-sustainability-internal-curing-for-improving-concrete-durability-2-ceu-by-dr-john-kevern/) - Session 1 - Lightweight Aggregate for Sustainability (11:00am-12:00pm): This presentation will overview how concrete contributes sustainable and critical infrastructure resilience with a specific focus on the contributions provided by lightweight aggregate. A variety of topics will be discussed including how lightweight aggregates used in concrete specifically improve durability, insulating properties, fire resistance, and even slip - [Test event for tomorrow](https://buildex.com/events/test-event-for-tomorrow/) - Event description goes here! - [WEBINAR: Internal Curing for Improving Concrete Durability](https://buildex.com/events/internal-curing-for-improving-concrete-durability/) - By Dr. John Kevern, PhD, PE, LEED AP Department Chair of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri-Kansas City. Bio link: https://sce.umkc.edu/about/directory/name/john-kevern-ph-d-p-e-leed-ap/ Internal Curing for Improving Concrete Durability: When we look back on this era of concrete technology, internal curing will be considered one of the most revolutionary techniques for improving concrete properties. 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