About Chip Seal

A chip seal is an application of water-based asphalt emulsion that is applied to the roadbed and cover stone is placed over the asphalt film. The pavement is then rolled and traffic can be restored the same day. Chip seals are a low-temperature, environmentally friendly process that reduces emissions and fumes. We can also combine our emulsions with state-of-the-art polymers that increase durability.

Chip seals are recommended for municipal and private roadways with moderate traffic levels of up to 2,500 vehicles per day.

Chip seals are principally designed to protect the surface of an existing bituminous pavement. The chip seal seals small cracks in the pavement bridge and protects the surface integrity of existing pavement It adds at least five years of service life for a very small investment in time and money. Ideal candidates are pavements with a good base. There is no need for hot mix overlays to extend the life of pavements in this condition.

Chip seals are installed quickly and economically with placement rates up to four times greater than traditional hot mix paving. S.C. Construction can cover 50,000 square yards in a day. The cost of a single chip seal can be 25% of the cost of a traditional hot mix overlay and provides more savings when compared to the other thin lift pavements.