CHIP-SEAL
Chip seals are economical surface treatments designed to protect and prolong the lives of pavements. In a single chip seal, an asphalt binder is sprayed on the pavement, then immediately covered by a single layer of uniformly sized chips. The new surface treatment is then rolled to seat the aggregate, and later broomed to remove any loose chips. There are also variations of the technique, used for special needs. Chip seals can be used to protect new pavements, to increase skid resistance, and to prolong the life of a pavement which is structurally sound but is beginning to age and may have some surface distress. Traditionally, chip sealing is most common on low-volume roads, but with the development of improved materials and technologies, chip sealing on high-volume roads is becoming more popular.

Experienced Installation

We can help you with materials selection, chip seal design, site selection (where chip seals are and aren't appropriate), pavement conditions, and climate. we are also experienced with the aspects pertaining to construction techniques, quality control and traffic control.

 

Economical

Chip seals are used by virtually every county and state highway department in the United States as a cost-effective alternative to asphalt overlays. Using asphalt overlays instead of chip seals in all cases would not be a cost-effective way to maintain the entire county road system.

Key Benefits

	Improves safety by improving skid resistance.
	Waterproofs the surface.
	Protects the underlying pavement from oxidation, aging and traffic wear.
	Gives new life to dry, weathered surfaces.
	Seals small cracks and imperfections.
	Fast resurfacing method and very economical.