Quicklime (Calcium Oxide – CaO) is a highly reactive, versatile material produced by heating high-quality limestone at elevated temperatures. Known for its ability to react rapidly with moisture, quicklime provides an efficient and dependable solution for demanding construction and industrial projects.
Its unique chemical properties make it especially valuable when projects require improved material performance, moisture control, and efficient site preparation. Quicklime can help contractors overcome challenging job site conditions while improving productivity and reducing costly delays.
Common Applications
- Soil stabilization and modification
- Drying wet and saturated soils
- Road and highway construction
- Building pads and site development
- Subgrade improvement
- Industrial and environmental applications
Why Choose Quicklime?
Quicklime offers a fast and effective way to improve challenging soil conditions and keep construction projects moving. Its rapid reaction with moisture makes it particularly valuable on jobsites where wet or unstable soils can create delays and difficult working conditions.
By improving the characteristics of existing soil, quicklime can help reduce the need for costly excavation, hauling, and replacement with imported material. This can lead to greater jobsite efficiency while providing a stronger, more workable foundation for continued construction.
For projects requiring dependable performance and efficient soil treatment, quicklime continues to be a proven solution across the construction industry.
soils engineer for the appropriate application.
DCH Inc’s LKD is regularly tested for purity and has proven to be an excellent source for ag lime.