Smart Road Maintenance: Anthem Country Club’s Strategy for Long-Lasting Asphalt

The Anthem Country Club is a luxurious, gated residential community just south of the Las Vegas strip. It is well-known for its picturesque landscapes, sweeping views of the city, and high-end amenities. Additionally, the community is home to a golf course, country club, fitness center, and multiple recreational facilities. Anthem Country Club is home to a mix of residences, from vacation homes and rentals to custom-built mansions.

John Thompson, HOA President of Anthem Country Club, said: “Our homes here average between a small-sized or vacation home of about 1,200 square feet all the way up to mansions in the size of 22,000 [square feet].” He described how the demographic of the community varies from retirees to young families with children and middle-aged individuals. 

The community has over 2.5 million square feet of asphalt that HOA is responsible for maintaining. However, the board knew it couldn’t use just any pavement solution because previous methods failed to live up to expectations. The community needed an asphalt preservation mindset to better maintain its asphalt and add to its aesthetics.

“This is a very upscale community,” John said. “If we were to do [asphalt preservation] on the cheap, that would be a disservice to everyone in the community regardless of their income or net worth level and bring our property value down.”

The community also sees a lot of heavy traffic. John discussed that the community has over 5,000 private cars and heavy vehicle traffic on any given day. “Visitors, friends, family — you name it. We have upwards of 30,000 crossings in a week right here at our entrance.”

As the board began searching for asphalt preservation methods, it was conscious of budget and the “integrity and experience that was going to result in the highest quality end product.” That was when it discovered HA5 High Density Mineral Bond.

To avoid the poor results from previous asphalt treatment methods, the HOA board took a more proactive approach to road maintenance with HA5 High Density Mineral Bond. This approach not only fit the community’s aesthetics but also saved homeowners and the rest of the community a significant amount of money. 

“After an exhaustive due diligence process between the contractors and going out into the marketplace and looking at different products that were available, we determined the HA5 product was, by far, the most superior for our needs — more specifically for our needs going forward.”

HA5 High Density Mineral Bond is specifically designed for regions like Las Vegas with intense heat, high UV exposure, and low humidity. The material offers significantly more protection from these elements, helping maintain the integrity of the asphalt and keeping the roads in better condition for longer periods — even in the harsh summer months. Additionally, HA5 forms a strong protective seal that significantly slows the oxidation rate of asphalt. This means the pavement stays flexible longer, preventing cracks and potholes from forming.

One of the biggest benefits to using HA5 on the community’s heavily traveled roads is the significant reduction in road maintenance costs over time. By reducing the need for major repairs every few years, HA5 saves the HOA money which translates into fewer or smaller assessments for residents rather than expensive full resurfacing. This also allows the HOA to focus on smaller, routine maintenance to keep roads in good condition.

John discussed how the Anthem Country Club realized these same benefits, extending the longevity of their roads at an optimized cost with little disruption to the community. “It’s amazing that we coordinated through 1,640 households, over 5,000 private cars as well as the vehicular traffic that comes in and out of our community on a daily basis…all of that ran and there really was no disruption in lifestyle during that project.”

HA5: Saving Money and Boosting Aesthetic Appeal for a Las Vegas Premier Community

Since applying HA5, Anthem Country Club has been very pleased with the results. John described how the minimal disruption during the application process was far seamless than previous maintenance projects and they were impressed with how smooth the process was. “If I had another HOA homeowner’s association come to me for a recommendation [of HA5], I would recommend it enthusiastically — as would the project management team for Anthem Country Club and our entire board,” John said. “We were very, very pleased with the outcome. It was perfect for us.”

If you’re a property owner looking to improve your Las Vegas road maintenance strategy, contact Holbrook Asphalt today to get started with HA5. Or check out our case studies to see how other property owners have benefitted from HA5.