A Game-Changing Solution: How This Nevada Country Club Found Pavement Preservation Success with HA5
Located in Las Vegas, Red Rock Country Club HOA offers residents the best of both worlds – a peaceful, guard-gated golf community with easy access to the famous Las Vegas Strip. This premier community, featuring 26 miles of roads across two separate gated areas, faced the challenge of balancing long-term road preservation with minimal disruption and maximum homeowner satisfaction. Thanks to HA5’s innovative solution, they achieved what few HOA communities can report: a “better-than-new” appearance after pavement preservation, effectively changing the game in their ability to maintain infrastructure while exceeding aesthetic expectations.
The Problem
The Red Rock Country Club HOA had been plagued by ineffective treatments in the past, which was a point of contention. Early on, the community relied on traditional Type II slurry seals that presented a host of problems. That treatment left behind grit that was prone to being tracked into garages and homes. It also required frequent reapplication.
The financial situation also didn’t inspire confidence. Frequent sealing and shorter pavement lifespans led to higher reserve contributions and increased homeowner dues over time. Residents were dissatisfied with recurring inconveniences and lower-quality results.
The Solution
Seeking a better option, Red Rock discovered HA5 through recommendations and success stories from nearby communities. HOA President Kent Hill was relieved to hear that other community leaders had given HA5 high praise, and he was eager to give it a shot.
A Superior Option
It was a move that ended up paying dividends. Unlike slurry, HA5 offered superior longevity, improved aesthetics, and faster cure times, resulting in fewer disruptions. Since first using HA5 in 2011, the industry-leading pavement preservation treatment has exceeded expectations.
“We love it,” Hill said. “HA5 makes life simpler, reduces complaints, saves us money, and keeps our streets looking great.”
The community’s initial application of HA5 in 2011 marked the beginning of a transformation in their pavement preservation strategy. Unlike traditional slurry seals that required reapplication every 2-3 years, HA5’s enhanced durability allowed them to extend treatment cycles significantly.
The application process itself proved more efficient than previous methods. Red Rock’s extensive road network (26 miles) was treated in phases to minimize disruptions, with each section curing faster than traditional treatments. This meant that residents could resume normal activities within 24 hours rather than the 3-4 days typical with slurry seals.
“There were a couple of other communities here in the Las Vegas Valley that had HA5,” Hill said. “And of course, the word gets around because there’s a lot of conversations between other people and other communities. The community managers talk to each other about products. One of them said, ‘Hey, this works,’ and that gets you thinking about changing the product you’re using on your streets.”
The community also noticed a dramatic reduction in tracking issues. The High Density Mineral Bond, HA5, creates a surface that resists the type of residue that previously followed vehicles into garages and homes, virtually eliminating one of residents’ biggest complaints.
A Win-Win Proposition
Communication was also key to the successful outcome. HOA leadership placed signs throughout the community, notifying residents that the HA5 application was going to take place within the next couple of weeks. They also sent out email blasts and updated the website and app to keep residents informed. In other words, it was all about making residents feel ownership in the matter.
“We communicate, communicate, communicate,” Hill said. “I’m telling you, when people know what’s going on, there’s a lot less hassle or inconvenience when they are notified. The project was easy to do with little aggravation for our homeowners.”
By prolonging pavement life and reducing sealing frequency, HA5 lowers the long-term cost of ownership. Homeowners appreciate that fewer reserve funds were used, potentially mitigating subsequent HOA fee increases.
Sharon Bollinger has worked as the community manager since 2005. In her estimation, HA5 has made it easier to remain responsible stewards of the community’s resources and pay it forward to residents. Since first using HA5 in 2011, she says the community’s roads have maintained a “better-than-new” look. Experts have confirmed the extended pavement life, helping the Red Rocky HOA update its reserve studies to reflect longer replacement cycles. It’s a win-win proposition.
Less Money, More Value
Red Rock Country Club’s long-term success with HA5 speaks to its value, performance, and reputation for excellence. The leadership remains confident in continuing to use HA5 to ensure well-maintained roads that align with community standards and budgets. In this way, HA5 helps the community be proactive and play the long game.
“What will preserve our streets gives us a couple more years of use of life than the other products we were using,” Bollinger said. “Even if you can move it out one year, you’re still saving significantly, and that’s less money you have to put in your reserves for the overall cost. Just saving one year, and then two years, and three years, and then four years — it pays for itself.”
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