Chip sealing is the most economical method of street resurfacing and is commonly used by municipalities throughout the Midwest. It is a surface treatment which consists of applying an asphalt binder, which is immediately covered with an aggregate and then compacted.
Chip sealing prevents the rapid deterioration of asphalt due to oxidation and traffic wear. It is comparable to other resurfacing methods in durability and effectiveness, but costs far less.
Benefits of Chip Sealing
♦ Improves surface texture and provides excellent skid resistance
♦ Most economical way to resurface roads
♦ Fast setting with least amount of traffic disruption
♦ Gives new life to dry, weathered pavement - protects the underlying pavement
♦ Seals small cracks and imperfections
Gravel Roads
Gravel roads are also good candidates for chip seal. We use a combination of grading, watering and compacting the surface prior to installing a double seal. A double seal simply repeats the chip seal process using different application rates each time.
What is Slag Seal?
Black boiler slag is a by-product of coal power plants. We offer black slag as an alternative to aggregates in chip seal applications.
Slag retains its black color through the life of the seal. It has excellent skid resistance properties. Not only is slag aesthetically pleasing, but it also accelerates the melting of snow and ice due to it’s dark, rich color. Municipalities have noticed the black color absorbs heat and traffic can then help reseal minor cracks as they appear.
What aggregate types are available for Chip Seal?
♦ Fractured quarry chips
♦ Asphalt coated aggregates
♦ Limestone chips
♦ Pea gravel
♦ Light weight aggregates
