Chip-N-Seal

Chip Sealing/Chip-Seal;
Common Road Maintenance Technique

Chip-seal is an effective and economical preventative maintenance layer, ideal for preserving older asphalt roads. Wagner Paving has recently upgraded our equipment to provide a 20 ft wide full seal application with no seam, offering superior protection for farms, long lanes, service drives, parks, and municipal roads.

Why Choose Chip Sealing?

Many of our customers prefer the natural, rugged look of a chip-seal overlay. The process involves different types of liquid asphalt and stone and we will work with you to select the best combination for your application.

Chip-seal is particularly effective for sealing old, cracked asphalt on a stable base. It fills the cracks, acts as a water barrier and prevents sliding, allowing us to restore the road’s integrity.

Benefits of a Fog Seal (Over Chip-Seal)

Studies show that applying a Fog Seal over a Chip-Seal adds significant, long-term advantages:

• Reduces Loss: Limits material loss from loose chips and marginally embedded chips.
• Safety & Visibility: Improves pavement marking visibility and decreases snowplow damage.
• Longevity: Prolongs the service life and reduces raveling (aggregate loss).
• Aesthetics: Creates an appearance preferred by the traveling public.

How Wagner Paving Applies Chip Seal

Our comprehensive application process ensures a durable and high-quality finish:

1. Surface Preparation:
Workers repair potholes and remove debris to provide a solid, clean foundation.

2. Binder Application:
A distributor truck applies a fine, heated coat of liquid asphalt, which serves as the binder

3. Aggregate Spreading:
A chip spreader evenly applies a layer of coarse aggregate (stone) over the warm binder.

4. Rolling:
Heavy rubber-tire rollers crush and compact the aggregate, driving it deeply into the adhesive asphalt to secure the stones and form a durable new surface.

5. Excess Stone Removal:
A sweeper eliminates any loose or excess aggregate within a week to prevent potential damage or hazards.

6. Fog Seal (Optional):
A light application of oil is used to help lock the surface, diminish dust and further secure the stones, minimizing aggregate loss.