Recycled Tires Create Shock-Resistant Building Material

Thanks to a government grant, awarded through New York’s Waste Tire Management and Recycling Act to develop beneficial uses for waste tires, a new construction material called Tire Log has emerged. Made by Re Tread Products (RTP), Inc., based in Great Valley, NY, the material is made by recycling tires found on trucks and automobiles. Initial testing indicates that Tire Logs can serve various civil engineering applications, such as constructing levees, retaining walls, traffic-control products, and military bunkers. Unlike traditional building materials, such as wood, rock, or concrete, Tire Logs will not erode, corrode, decompose, or lose structural integrity over time. In addition, Tire Logs can withstand loads that may crack or break conventional materials, while rebounding to their original shape and strength. Thus, the material is ideal for areas prone to severe stresses or shocks, such as earthquakes, wave or water pressures, or vehicle impact. Re Tread Products (RTP), Inc., Great Valley, NY