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Gee Quality Products and Expert Service year after year!

All our clients know they can depend on Gee for the best Gee Quality Products and Expert Service year after year! “Thank you for an excellent job at ISU this year… I know we are a challenging customer, we have a lot of events, issues, etc. that we need to try to satisfy and your crew is always willing to help in any way they can.” --Les Lawson, Iowa State University, Facilities Planning & Management, Manager, Campus Services The Gee Quality MAKES the Gee Difference: Becaus

What's a 1970’s oil filter slogan have to do with pavement maintenance?

Many of the National Park Service’s deferred maintenance issues could have been avoided with proper preventative attention. "‘You can pay me now or pay me later,‘ says a 1970s oil-filter commercial, which advised spending on preventative auto care to avoid costly repairs later. The slogan is a good analogy for how the deferred maintenance backlog at America’s national parks has climbed to nearly $12 billion. The mission of the National Park Service is to preserve and protec

Costly Clean-up of Coal Tar in Minnesota

Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Burnsville, Golden Valley, White Bear Lake and Maple Grove have all filed identical suits against the companies they claim should pay for the costly cleanup of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that have polluted numerous storm water ponds and waterways in the southwestern suburbs. The refined coal tar products, made from raw or crude coal tar, contain between 15 and 30 percent PAHs by weight. According to the US Geological S

Seven cities suing over coal tar pollution.

A group of Minnesota cities is suing several large chemical refiners over the contamination of hundreds of ponds caused by coal tar sealant sprayed on parking lots, driveways and playgrounds. BURNSVILLE, Minn. (Iris Perez, FOX 9, 1/02/2019) A lawsuit filed by seven Minnesota suburbs alleges seven manufacturers knowingly contributed to the contamination of hundreds, if not thousands, of state stormwater ponds by way of coal tar. Coal tar, a common pavement sealant, contains h

Gee is 300+ miles away, and I would highly recommend them.

"We greatly look forward to continuing work with Gee Asphalt Inc. and would highly recommend them to any county interested in using their product." This past summer the Berrien County Road Department contracted Gee Asphalt Inc. to treat approximately six miles of roadway with GSB-88®. The BCRD had been searching for a product like this for several years to use as an alternative to our standard sealcoat process. After this trial run with Gee Asphalt, we have determined GSB-88®

Integrity Matters!

(After a citizen unexpectedly got GSB® on his vehicle.) “Complements to your Lincoln, NE crew!" "…Following the A St. incident, James at Lincoln Roads put me in touch with Myles and, after some uncertainty about available time, we were able to connect. Myles and his two guys, Will and Clifford, were cordial and went out of their way to get my vehicle cleaned up. Sparkles plenty now! My thanks to them and you for doing things the way we wish others would. Great example of how

GSB® Preserves The Rolling Prairie Trail

The multi-use Rolling Prairie Trail is one of Franklin County’s most prized attractions. Visitors and donors expect the trail, which was formerly a railroad, to be a well-maintained outlet for year-round recreation and nature-lovers of all ages. "Hi my name’s Ned Parker, I’m the director of Franklin County Conservation in Hampton, Iowa. We’re out here on The Rolling Prairie Trail, in the city limits of Hampton, looking at a recent application of GSB-88® put on by Gee Asphalt

GSB® Performance Stands the Test of Time!

This 2003 e-mail about GSB® performance, written by an industry expert, is just as relevant today as it was then! From: Peter Sebaaly Sent: 1/ 22/2003 To: Dan Gee Subject: Preventive Maintenance Dan, …for your meeting with the Iowa Highway Research Board. The first thing you want to do is to educate those in charge that preventive maintenance is the best way to keep up with their pavement system. Preventive maintenance means that you do something to the pavement before you st

GEE ASPHALT SYSTEMS, INC. Est. 1950

Why did the Gee Seal Change? For the observant among you, the math doesn’t add up. We seemed to go from “In Business for 44+ Yrs” to “Est. 1950”. The explanation is an easy one. While the company name “Gee Asphalt Systems was launched in 1973, it rose up on the stable foundation of Gee Grading & Excavating, est. in 1950 by Albert Gee. It was through the daily work of Gee Grading & Excavating, Albert became aware of the growing health and environmental concerns associated with

Tech encourages pro-active pavement maintenance.

(excerpted from “How Pittsburgh is test driving tech to make your commute smarter.” Sept 6, 2017, Jeffrey Brown reporting) Another problem for drivers and the city, potholes and decaying streets. And there’s a project under way here to deal with that. Pittsburgh has more than 800 miles of roads and, like most cities, a limited budget to maintain them. Professor Christoph Mertz has devised software that could help the city better determine where to send repair crews. JEFFREY

Why did Black Hawk County chose GSB-88® and Gee?

PROACTIVE PERFORMANCE COST-EFFECTIVE "We wanted to find a proactive solution to keep our roadways looking good, riding good. GSB-88® is a lot cheaper than replacing and resurfacing. GSB-88® is a nice cheap maintenance solution to give our good roads a lot of years on them." — Chad Wurzer, Engineering Technician II, Black Hawk County, Iowa Want to know how YOUR County pavements can benefit with GSB-88®? Give us a call today for a free consultation and let us show you how to

Lincoln, NE is pleased with GSB-88® and Gee.

Walk through the steps the City of Lincoln took to test and assess the effectiveness of GSB-88® for City projects. STEP #1: September 2016: (This project will be the first time The City of Lincoln Public Works and Utilities Department will use GSB-88® Gilsonite Sealer Binder.) GSB-88® is approved and applied to a test strip on an arterial road; Old Cheney Road from Hunts Drive to Salt Valley View. The road will reopen in the afternoon. THE EXPECTATION: “This innovative p

NCAT Study: Crack Sealing Pre-treatment Improves Preservation Treatment Results

(excerpted info) Recently, The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) in Auburn, AL completed a comprehensive three-year study, from 2012-2015, regarding the effects crack sealing has on the success of a preservation treatment. 25 different treatments were evaluated. Key Findings Concluded: 1) Crack sealing reduced development of interconnected cracking and reduced subgrade moisture levels. 2) Crack sealing as pre-treatment improved surface treatment r

Celebrating 44+ yrs in Asphalt Preservation

As we are now well into 2017, Gee is celebrating over 44 years in Asphalt Preservation! That’s 44+ yrs of advancing research, 44+ yrs of know-how and industry leadership, and 44+ yrs of building trust and partnering with great clients nationwide. The result: 44+ yrs of preserved pavements; measurable benefits and significant cost-savings! And, because of all of this, everyone here at Gee Asphalt extends our warmest thanks to everyone who has grown with us through the years.

April Showers Bring May...POTHOLES!

Remember the old adage, April Showers Bring May Flowers? Well if you own asphalt pavement, you know the Spring Thaw will reveal cracks that opened up and froze repeatedly during harsh winter conditions—and damaging cracks brings out-of-control potholes to deal with sooner than you think! But, with a little forward thinking, you don’t have to nervously watch your budget and “wait and see what Spring brings.” Understanding the Cycle Leading up to Potholes Makes Regular Pavem

GSB-88® Saves Money / Improves Safety in Parking Lots!

While thousands of people slip and fall in parking lots each year, statistics have shown that most parking lot accidents are the result of slippery conditions in poorly maintained parking lots during the winter. And any other time during the year, very rarely does the average patron talking on their mobile device or carrying oversized packages–otherwise distracted–consider the safety of the pavement they are walking on. No matter the size, every inch of your parking lot needs

Diverse Research Proves the Benefits of Preservation

As a family business, here at Gee, we have been conducting research on preservation products for close to 50 yrs and counting. But, as we all have observed firsthand, the asphalt industry has changed while costs have risen--and roads just don’t last as long as they used to. And, in response and under the mandate of reducing costs and sustaining vital infrastructure, many other entities (only some are listed to the side) have done independent research with all the same results

GSB® Extends Pavement Life, and Our Customers are Saving REAL Money!

Proven by FHWA, FAA, NAVFAC, MDOT, and AZDOT research: GSB® Asphalt Preservation Treatments can Save 10x over the Cost of 1 Asphalt Overlay! The reality of the overwhelming costs of relying on a Worst-First Maintenance Strategy has left 60% of Jones County roads close to the end of their life-cycle. As in many counties, facing steep reconstruction costs and budget shortfalls, many engineers and decision-makers are looking for a better, more cost-effective strategy. See how

Our NEW Gee Overview Video!

Asphalt Preservation with Gee Asphalt Systems, Inc Introducing a quick video all about Gee's proud history, mission, and the cost-saving benefits of using GSB to extend the life of your pavements. Check our YouTube Channel to see examples of our processes and workmanship. #countyroadrepair #parkinglotmaintenance #streetrepair #p608 #pavementrepair #asphaltpreservation #runwaymaintenance #geeasphalt #sealcoat #GSB88 #trailmaintenance #gsb88 #airportmaintenance #tarmacmaintena

Are You Wasting Money on Crack Sealant?

“Nearly every surface defect started as a crack that got out of control. Each phase the remedy gets more expensive than the last. We’re here to break that cycle and to take care of your good pavements before it’s too late!” – Gee Asphalt Systems, Inc. Did your crack sealant make it through the winter? Last fall, many pavement owners spent good money fixing pavement cracks, but as the snow melted many failed fixes were revealed.   But why did your crack sealant fail so qui

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Gee Quality Products and Expert Service year after year!

What's a 1970’s oil filter slogan have to do with pavement maintenance?

Costly Clean-up of Coal Tar in Minnesota

Seven cities suing over coal tar pollution.

Gee is 300+ miles away, and I would highly recommend them.

Integrity Matters!

GSB® Preserves The Rolling Prairie Trail

GSB® Performance Stands the Test of Time!

GEE ASPHALT SYSTEMS, INC. Est. 1950

Tech encourages pro-active pavement maintenance.

Why did Black Hawk County chose GSB-88® and Gee?

Lincoln, NE is pleased with GSB-88® and Gee.

NCAT Study: Crack Sealing Pre-treatment Improves Preservation Treatment Results

Celebrating 44+ yrs in Asphalt Preservation

April Showers Bring May...POTHOLES!

GSB-88® Saves Money / Improves Safety in Parking Lots!

Diverse Research Proves the Benefits of Preservation

GSB® Extends Pavement Life, and Our Customers are Saving REAL Money!

Our NEW Gee Overview Video!

Are You Wasting Money on Crack Sealant?

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